Jennifer Shelton
Hillsborough,NH
Summary
Experienced Med/Tele Registered Nurse with over 9 years of clinical expertise, including 6 years as a Travel RN. Specializes in patient assessment, telemetry monitoring, post-surgical care, and EMR systems such as Epic, Meditech, Allscripts, and Cerner. Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
Concord, New Hampshire
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions, ensuring timely interventions for improved patient outcomes.
- Delivered direct patient care across various departments at Concord Hospital, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring patient safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems, supporting seamless communication among healthcare providers.
Travel RN - Med/Tele
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, USA
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Delivered comprehensive nursing support across Med/Tele units, ensuring high-quality patient care
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the care team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Level I Trauma, Academic Teaching Hospital | Total Beds: 1,014 | Unit Beds: ~25 | Patient Ratio: 4:1 | EMR: Epic
Travel RN - Med/Tele
Catholic Medical Center
Manchester, USA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered care in trauma Level III unit with a total of 524 beds; maintained patient ratio of 5:1 (med/tele), up to 6:1 (floats), utilizing Allscripts EMR
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings across various departments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Precepted new staff, enhancing team competency in managing post-surgical, ortho, neuro, trauma, urology, and abdominal surgery patients
Travel RN - Med/Tele
University of Michigan Health-West
Wyoming, USA
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported Trauma Level II unit with 415 total beds; managed patient care for ~40 unit beds at a 7:1 ratio using EMR Epic
- Provided comprehensive care for orthopedic and trauma patients in a busy hospital setting
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during treatment.
- Provided patient care in diverse clinical settings across healthcare facilities.
Travel RN - Med/Tele
HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital
Oconto Falls, USA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided care in Trauma Level III unit, supporting patient needs with 44 total beds and 30 unit beds at 9:1 patient ratios
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient assessments.
- Assisted in implementing patient safety protocols during travel assignments.
- Provided patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple states.
- Managed care for long-term rehabilitation patients, ensuring comprehensive treatment in clinical setting
Travel RN - Med/Tele
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Wausau, USA
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed care in Trauma Level II unit with 40+ beds, maintaining patient ratio of 7-8:1 for optimal support
- Delivered direct care to COVID-19 patients, ensuring adherence to protocols in high-pressure environment
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Travel RN - Med/Tele
Marshfield Clinic - Marshfield Medical Center
Marshfield, USA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Monitored and managed care for up to 40 patients daily on Trauma Level II unit, utilizing EMR: Epic
- Supported patient care across 8 medical/telemetry floors, ensuring safety and comfort
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans.
- Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple departments.
Staff RN - Med/Tele
Ascension - Howard Young Medical Center
Woodruff, USA
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Delivered full-spectrum nursing care encompassing assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations to ensure comprehensive patient support
- Administered medication and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Provided care in sole community hospital with 84 total beds and 30+ unit beds, managing patient care with a ratio of 6-7:1 utilizing Meditech EMR
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans effectively.
Staff RN - Med/Tele
Aspirus Hospital
Iron River, USA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Specialized in neuro, stroke, and trauma care, providing critical support to diverse patient needs.
- Managed 50 patient beds, including 20 unit beds, ensuring optimal patient care through effective maintenance of 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
RN - Long Term Care
Iron County Medical Care Facility
Crystal Falls, USA
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs throughout shifts.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Collaborated with health agencies to implement infection control measures, enhancing community wellness initiatives.
LPN/RN First Assistant
Park Manor Nursing Home
Park Falls, USA
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for 50 residents, ensuring individualized care plans.
- Administered medications as per physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted in creating and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
LPN
Correct Care Solutions-Dane County Jail
Madison, USA
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Conducted physical assessments of inmates in minimum- and maximum-security settings to identify health concerns
- Monitored and assessed inmates undergoing alcohol and drug withdrawal to ensure safety until medically cleared for booking
- Facilitated communication between inmates and physicians to deliver quality and timely healthcare
- Made referrals and arranged transfers to local hospitals based on inmate conditions
Education
Certificate Program - Forensic Examiner
IAFN
Minocqua, WI10.2020
Associates Degree - Nursing
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Ashland, WI05.2015
Certification - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI05.2011
Skills
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Telemetry
- Post-Surgical Care
- Orthopedics
- Neurology
- Trauma
- Urology
- Infection Control
- Float Nursing
- Epic
- Meditech
- Allscripts
- Cerner
Certification
- WI Compact License, 230538, 02/28/26
- MI License, 4704324241, 04/27/26
- MA License, RN10024812, 07/03/25
- CT License, 230742, 01/31/26
- BLS, 11/18/27
- ACLS, 11/18/27
- NIHSS, 08/27/27
Charting Systems
- Epic
- Meditech
- Allscripts
- Cerner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Travel RN - Med/Tele
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
12.2023 - 04.2025
Travel RN - Med/Tele
Catholic Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2023
Travel RN - Med/Tele
University of Michigan Health-West
02.2022 - 02.2023
Travel RN - Med/Tele
HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2022
Travel RN - Med/Tele
Aspirus Wausau Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
Travel RN - Med/Tele
Marshfield Clinic - Marshfield Medical Center
01.2021 - 06.2021
Staff RN - Med/Tele
Ascension - Howard Young Medical Center
09.2018 - 12.2020
Staff RN - Med/Tele
Aspirus Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2018
RN - Long Term Care
Iron County Medical Care Facility
10.2016 - 12.2017
LPN/RN First Assistant
Park Manor Nursing Home
01.2014 - 10.2016
LPN
Correct Care Solutions-Dane County Jail
12.2011 - 01.2013
Certificate Program - Forensic Examiner
IAFN
Associates Degree - Nursing
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Certification - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College