Kelly Shultz
Brewer,ME
Summary
Compassionate, hard working nursing professional with 11 years of experience providing high quality nursing care in multiple environments, with a focus in the Emergency Department. Proven ability to adapt to a fast pace and everchanging environment while assessing and treating patients from diverse backgrounds with a variety of illnesses. Skilled at multi-tasking and prioritizing patient needs. Offering expertise in triage and emergency response.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
2022.05 - Current
- Performed initial assessment on patient’s arrival to the ER through the triage process
- Applied expert knowledge and assessment to identify patient symptoms and condition to develop a plan for treatment based on protocols and collaborating with care team members
- Monitored ER patients while performing medical procedures such as EKGs, venipuncture, administering medications and IV fluids, cardiac monitoring, obtained vital signs, or finger stick glucose to improve patient condition
- Educated patients and family members about treatment being provided and expected outcomes
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
Staff Nurse
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
2020.01 - 2022.05
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Managed six nurses in a twenty-bed emergency department by providing guidance with care and collaborating with staff to complete patient care tasks to maximize team performance as a relief charge nurse
- Trained new staff including new grads and travelers about proper techniques, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Staff Nurse
COR HEALTH, Pediatric Home Health
2018.12 - 2020.03
- Provided nursing care to a pediatric client with a history of seizures at home and school
- Care included assisting with ADLs as well as assessing and treating client when seizures occurred according to plan of care
- Coordinated care with other team members and family to ensure correct medications and treatments were implemented
Staff Nurse
EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
2017.11 - 2019.06
- Provided nursing care to all emergency department patients at a Level II Trauma Center
- Able to triage, assess, and treat patients of all ages to achieve stabilization and recovery
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Received certification and specialty training to practice as a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner to provide care victims of rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Exam included a full health assessment, account of the incident, obtaining forensic evidence with kit and taking photographs, and provided preventive antibiotic therapy and emergency contraceptive when needed.
Travel Nurse
LIQUID AGENT HEALTHCARE
2017.01 - 2017.11
- Provided life saving interventions to patients at a Critical Care Access Center
- Handled intubations, traumas, cardiac emergencies, fractures, lacerations, abdominal pain
- Effectively treated and transferred when appropriate
- Built trust and working rapport with staff in a short period of time to enable effective communication and treatment of patients.
Staff Nurse
EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, Cardiac Telemetry
2012.09 - 2014.03
- Performed assessments on both general and post cardiac procedure patients to evaluate for post-op complications
- Monitored vital signs, output, pain, and mental status to ensure improvement in patient condition
- Educated patients on medication changes, procedures, and disease process
- Collaborated with physicians on patient care to increase patient’s satisfaction and outcome
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2012
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- ESI triage
- Treatment Recommendations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Knowledge
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and IV therapy
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Emergency Procedures
- Proficient in electronic medical record
Certification
Registered Nurse-Maine-RN61921, expires 11/10/2023
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
2022.05 - Current
Staff Nurse
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
2020.01 - 2022.05
Staff Nurse
COR HEALTH, Pediatric Home Health
2018.12 - 2020.03
Staff Nurse
EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
2017.11 - 2019.06
Travel Nurse
LIQUID AGENT HEALTHCARE
2017.01 - 2017.11
Staff Nurse
EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER, Cardiac Telemetry
2012.09 - 2014.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Registered Nurse-Maine-RN61921, expires 11/10/2023
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS)
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