Chandra Shelton
Muskogee,OKLAHOMA
Summary
Clinical Nurse with a proven track record in clinical leadership and compassionate care. Enhanced nursing staff competency through mentorship and effective communication, while successfully managing performance evaluations. Skilled in clinical assessment and care coordination, fostering quality improvement in patient treatment strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Saint Francis Hospital
Tulsa, OK
08.2016 - 10.2024
- Served as a mentor to new hires, contributing to higher levels of competency among nursing staff members over time.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings discussing individualized case management plans, leading to more effective patient treatment strategies.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Managed staff schedules, assignments, and time-off requests to maintain adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
Tulsa, OK
03.2012 - 08.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Manager/Barista
Daily Grind
Muskogee, OK
04.2005 - 03.2012
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
Education
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Connors State College
Warner, OK12.2011
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
Certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Trauma Care After Resuscitation, TCAR, Certification
Currently working on my Intimate Partner Violence Certification through the OSU program
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Saint Francis Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2024
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2016
Manager/Barista
Daily Grind
04.2005 - 03.2012
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Connors State College