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Holly Shull

Staunton,VA

Summary

Experienced back up charge nurse with a strong background in inpatient care seeking a full-time charge nurse position. Leveraging expertise in overseeing patient care, coordinating staff, and ensuring quality standards, I am dedicated to providing exceptional care while effectively managing unit operations. Ready to step into a leadership role and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Back-Up Charge Nurse

UVA Health
Charlottesville, VA
10.2023 - Current
  • Served as a resource for clinical questions from nursing staff members at all levels of experience.
  • Maintained an environment conducive to providing safe quality care within regulatory guidelines.
  • Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
  • Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nursing staff members based on unit acuity levels.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

UVA Health
Charlottesville, VA
06.2023 - Current
  • Utilized evidence based practice to improve the quality of care provided to patients with cardiovascular disease.
  • Managed ventricular assist devices and performed device checks per protocol.
  • Reviewed laboratory results including troponins and electrolytes and reported abnormal values to physicians.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cardiac pathophysiology through competent performance of nursing skills related to cardiovascular assessments and interventions.
  • Assessed and monitored cardiac telemetry patients for changes in heart rhythm.
  • Provided direct patient care to individuals admitted with cardiac arrhythmias.

Contract Travel RN

Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
03.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology Unit

Augusta Health
Fishersville, VA
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
08.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA
05.2019

Skills

  • Charting and Clinical Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Care Coordination
  • LVAD Trained
  • Pulmonary Hypertension Certified
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Care Assignment
  • Patient Record Auditing

References

  • Available upon request

Timeline

Back-Up Charge Nurse

UVA Health
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

UVA Health
06.2023 - Current

Contract Travel RN

Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology Unit

Augusta Health
09.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Holly Shull