Belinda Walley Shalders
Pine Bush,NY
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated, caring, and competent nurse passionate about meeting patient’s needs. Contributed holistic, evidenced-based, empathetic practical, and clinical knowledge in a stable environment for patients requiring home health nurse care for more than five years. Adept at tailoring care options to individual needs and abilities. Specialize in meeting patients' home health care needs in a timely and efficient manner. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse II
EASTERN NY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for inmate patients.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive medical assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
- Developed strong rapport with inmates, fostering trust and open communication for effective healthcare delivery.
- Conducted mental health evaluations for inmates, identifying potential concerns and providing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical first-response care while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Completed thorough intake assessments on newly admitted inmates, identifying urgent medical needs and initiating prompt interventions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely distribution to patients.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and corrections staff, facilitating clear communication regarding inmate health needs.
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment by accurately triaging patients and escalating concerns to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Home Care Registered Nurse
White Glove Health Care Agency
01.2020 - Current
- Optimized pain management through regular assessment of patient comfort levels and medication adjustments as needed.
- Promoted patients'' independence by implementing adaptive strategies and assistive devices in daily activities.
- Safeguarded patient safety by adhering to strict infection control practices during wound care procedures.
- Utilized various health assessment tools to monitor and track patient progress, adjusting care plan interventions accordingly.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation.
HOME HEALTH RN
SWEET P HOMECARE
01.2013 - 11.2020
- Provides nursing support and care to seniors, adults and children with disability and complicated health issues in the home setting
- This allows a unique and tailored plan of care
- Plans and implements patient health teaching and health counseling regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention and involves the patient’s significant others in accomplishing health goals while promoting patient/family independence
- Performs patient admission assessment, recertification, subsequent visits, and discharge visits
- Reports all visits and changes in patient status to the RN Case Manager assigned to the patient
- Manages/coordinates all aspects of service delivery as defined by physician orders
- Strives to provide services to meet both internal and external customer expectations
- Assumes individual responsibility for professional competence and professional nursing practice.
- Maintained accurate records of uniform issuance, returns, and replacements for efficient inventory control.
Home Health Care RN
PIONEER HOMECARE
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Ensures home care is provided in accordance with agency program
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) License with no disciplinary action in the state of New York and New Jersey
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite
- Current CPR certification
- Assures that the services provided are efficient and of value, meeting the expectations of quality healthcare delivery within operations goals of Sweet P Homecare
- Coordinates with the RN supervisor to assure the client driven plan of care strives to meet positive outcomes through on going evaluation using evidences based practice.
Education
Doctorate in Nursing -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
10.2023
Master of Science - Nursing
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Maryland03.2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing -
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
01.2015
Skills
- Collaborate with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers and other members of the patient care team to develop a patient specific care and treatment plan
- Possess a valid New York state driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
- Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Office, Graphic Designing and Web Designing programs to complete documentation on laptop
- Has good clinical judgment, assessment and communication skills
- Provide services or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill according with the written patient care plan and the signed plan of treatment
- Ability to provide own transportation
- Demonstrate knowledge of home health regulatory standards and policies of agency
- Current New York and New Jersey Nursing License in good standing
- Ability to assume a flexible work schedule
- Establish a plan of care that is realistic and has measureable goals
- Geriatric Care
- Compassionate communication
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes management
- Pediatric Care
- Respiratory Care
- Home Health Documentation
- Dementia Care
- Recording vital signs
- Infection Control
- Electronic Charting
- Client Transportation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
A typical day at work involves checking in meds, passing meds, sick call visits, nursing care visits, documentation, assessments, triage. Low stress environment. Management is ok though better communication would make it even better. Depending on the area I'm working in that day, as I am contractual in this location, work can be more challenging than in others and coworkers have been very helpful. The most difficult part of this job is dealing with attitudes and uncooperative inmates. The most enjoyable is the learning experiences.
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
EASTERN NY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
01.2021 - 09.2023
Home Care Registered Nurse
White Glove Health Care Agency
01.2020 - Current
HOME HEALTH RN
SWEET P HOMECARE
01.2013 - 11.2020
Home Health Care RN
PIONEER HOMECARE
03.2012 - 01.2013
Doctorate in Nursing -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Nursing
WALDEN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing -
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE
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