Chelsie Shiflett
Whitesboro
Summary
CVICU Registered Nurse with CCRN, currently enrolled in BSN program at Grayson and pursuing CSC certification. I have four years experience managing high acuity cardiovascular patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, a strong foundation in hemodynamic monitoring, and rapid clinical decision making for unstable patients. Proficient in independent management of IABP, Impella, CRRT, and experience at the bedside for VA and VV ECMO patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Administered critical care medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and responded promptly to changes in condition or emergencies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to open heart surgery patients.
RN
Enterhealth
Van Alstyne, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions. Monitor withdrawals per detox protocol.
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Take samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Manage care from admission to discharge.
- Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LVN
Enterhealth
Van Alstyne, TX
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions. Monitored withdrawal per detox protocol.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
LVN Nurse
Healing Springs Ranch
Tioga, TX
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and FSBS and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient's behaviors and conditions, then communicated concerns to appropriate party (DON, Doctor, therapist).
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular injections per doctor's orders.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Explained details of mental illness and medication administered to patients' families.
- Monitored patients every 5min, 15min, or 1:1 per protocol.
- Counted and ordered medications needed for med cart, then properly inspected any med errors for documentation.
LVN Nurse
Mayhill Hospital
Denton, TX
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and FSBS and recorded in medical records.
- Documented patient's behaviors and conditions, then communicated concerns to RN charge nurse.
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular injections per doctor's orders.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications during detox assessments.
- Explained details of mental illness and medication administered to patients' families.
- Monitored patients every 5min, 15min, or 1:1 per protocol.
LVN Nurse
Denton State Supported Living Center
Denton, TX
03.2012 - 10.2015
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure and/or FSBS and recorded in medical records.
- Documented patient's behaviors and conditions, then communicated concerns to RN charge nurse.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Delivered PO, IM, G/J tube medications per doctor's orders.
Monitored patients every 5min, 15min, or 1:1 per protocol. - Provided patient's with wound care per doctor's ordes.
- Counted and ordered medications needed for med cart, then properly inspected any med errors for documentation.
LVN Charge Nurse
Pilot Point Care Center
Pilot Point, TX
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, blood pressure and/or FSBS and recorded in medical records.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Delivered PO, IM, topical, G/J tube medications per doctor's orders.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX07.2021
Certificate - LVN
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX01-2027
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- ECG interpretation
- Compassionate care
- Critical care nursing
- Vasoactive medication administration
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Texoma Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
RN
Enterhealth
02.2022 - Current
LVN
Enterhealth
01.2020 - 02.2022
LVN Nurse
Healing Springs Ranch
05.2018 - 01.2020
LVN Nurse
Mayhill Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2018
LVN Nurse
Denton State Supported Living Center
03.2012 - 10.2015
LVN Charge Nurse
Pilot Point Care Center
10.2011 - 03.2012
Certificate - LVN
North Central Texas College
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grayson College