Kelly Shoaf
Lexington,NC
Summary
NC Board Certified Registered Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Endoscopy Nurse Coordinator
Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during complex endoscopy procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate care and thorough pre-procedure assessments.
- Achieved timely patient discharge by efficiently completing post-procedure evaluations and implementing appropriate recovery plans.
- Mentored new nurses joining the unit fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Coordinating care/procedures for patients with complex disease processes including but not limited to; cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, oncologic disorders, and hematologic disorders
- Maintained unit data reports to evaluate productivity
- All direct patient care within Pediatric Endoscopy Nurse description
Pediatric Endoscopy Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Health
07.2011 - 08.2015
- Reduced procedure complications through meticulous monitoring of vital signs and sedation levels during endoscopy procedures.
- Supported diagnostic accuracy by assisting physicians during endoscopy procedures, including specimen collection and accurate labeling.
- Ensured accurate documentation, maintaining detailed records of patient medical histories, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during complex endoscopy procedures.
- Promoted patient-centered care through the development of individualized nursing care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and preferences.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse – General Pediatrics Unit
Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2005 - 07.2011
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC05.2005
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Intake and discharge
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pre-and Post-Procedure Care
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- TRIAGE
- PRECEPTOR
- CHARGE NURSE
- CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC NURSE
Additional Information
Proficient in EMR Charting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook
Timeline
Pediatric Endoscopy Nurse Coordinator
Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2015 - Current
Pediatric Endoscopy Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Health
07.2011 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse – General Pediatrics Unit
Wake Forest Baptist Health
08.2005 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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