Erin Shirley
Family Nurse Practitioner (c)
Carrollton,AL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Doctoral prepared Family Nurse Practitioner candidate (pre-certification) with a strong and diverse clinical background seeking a full time job as a Nurse Practitioner in a family-centered environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Nursing Team Leader
DCH Health System
Northport, AL
05.2017 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
DCH Health System
Northport, AL
08.2015 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids, monitored vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Managed mechanically ventilated critically ill newborns
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Clinical Nurse Educator
DCH Health System
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost nursing orientee's learning.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Assessed nursing orientee's knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
Field Representative
Woodmen Life
Carrollton, AL
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Cultivated relationships with clients to identify and meet insurance needs and establish trust and rapport.
- Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling.
- Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
- Followed up promptly with interested clients to close sales.
- Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs.
- Met with prospective clients to discuss insurance needs and provide solutions.
MDS Coordinator
Salem Nursing And Rehab
Reform, AL
11.2007 - 01.2011
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
- Trained staff in correct techniques for completing and signing MDS assessments.
- Completed minimum data set assessments with strong collaboration across business, provider and clinical disciplines.
- Led weekly utilization review to go over recent clinical activities.
- Complied with federal and state regulations for completion and coordination of RAI process.
- Collaborated with medical teams to create uniform standards for clinical data reporting.
Education
DNP Candidate (pre-licensure)-FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
Samford University
Birmingham, AL 05.2020 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL 08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL 01.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL 08.1999 - 05.2002
Skills
Safety processes and procedures
Certification
Registerd Nurse, AL 1-097469
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses
- Alabama State Nurses Association
Timeline
Registerd Nurse, AL 1-097469
12-2022
NRP Instructor 8ES-0009 and provider
12-2022
STABLE certified
04-2022
Certified BLS Instructor 01180645402 and provider
01-2022
DNP Candidate (pre-licensure)-FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
Samford University
05.2020 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of North Alabama
08.2018 - 05.2020
Clinical Nurse Educator
DCH Health System
01.2018 - 06.2019
Nursing Team Leader
DCH Health System
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
01.2017 - 05.2018
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
DCH Health System
08.2015 - Current
Field Representative
Woodmen Life
01.2011 - 08.2015
MDS Coordinator
Salem Nursing And Rehab
11.2007 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
08.1999 - 05.2002
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