Brittney Shelby
La Vergne,TN
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with strong background in caring for patients with advanced neurological/cardiovascular issues. Develops knowledgeable, effective care plans and provides top-notch care based on sound clinical judgment and established nursing practices. Trained to manage patients' instability, assist with procedures, track progress and promote recovery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro/Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas West
Nashville, TN
09.2017 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient's cardiac status, vital signs, and laboratory values.
- Performed bedside procedures such as arterial line insertion, Swann Ganz catheter insertion, central line insertion, chest tube insertion, ECG monitoring, and pacemaker placement.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions and adjusted accordingly as needed.
- Provided leadership support by serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the unit.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care for all assigned patients.
- Coordinated care for critical issues such as cerebral edema and intracranial pressure, hemodynamic instability and spinal injuries.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas West
Nashville, TN
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Developed collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists.
- Recognized early signs and symptoms of possible complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported them immediately to physician team members.
- Managed time efficiently while providing high quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2015
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Patient Advocacy
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- CCRN
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Neuro/Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas West
09.2017 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas West
07.2015 - 08.2017
- CCRN
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
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