Kelly Shefelbine
Rochester,MN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent communication and problem solving. Have held many roles that will compliment this position not only in past employment, but to current as well. The many variety of areas that I have maintained in my career will help assist with building a strong team playing environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Waters on Mayowood
Rochester, MN
10.2023 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Charter House/Mayo
Rochester, MN
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants on Overnight Position
- Medication Administration
- Obtained Vital Signs
- Oxygen Monitoring
- Electronic Documentation
- Review Medication Orders and Cycle Setup
- Behaviors Management and Therapeutic Support
Registered Nurse
South East Regional Crisis Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Provide direct client care, stabilize client and determine next course of action as a team
- Medication Administration
- Work with in house psychiatry providers
- Process Orders
- 1:1's with education in behavioral modification and coping skills
- Medication education to client's and families/guardians
- Electronic Documentation/ System
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Registered Nurse
Madonna Towers
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked in a SNF within a Rehab unit.
- Wound care
- VS
- Medication administration
- Staff Supervision
- Pain Management
- Diabetic Care
- Catheter Care
Registered Nurse
Cottagewood Seniors Communities
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Worked 7 PM -7 AM, 3 out of 4 weekends on over night shift Friday thru Sunday.
- Worked as single lead Registered Nurse in Assisted Living Facility with Alzheimer's and Dementia, 160 - 165 resident eight cottage campus.
- Supervised over resident assistants, medication assistants, and NOC Leads.
- Had a variety of responsibilities throughout my shift ranging from medical, behavioral, documentation within facility policy and protocol, processing orders, communicating and establishing working relationships with residents, staff, outside providers, pharmacies, family members, and Hospice Agencies to provide a few entities.
- Performed tasks in the nursing office, assisting staff with the residents, passing medications as indicated, acting on medicals emergencies, as well as working outside in Minnesota weather conditions year round traveling about campus cottages throughout my shifts.
Registered Nurse
Winona Health, Department Of Behavioral Medicine
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
Homestead, Volunteers Of America
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Worked as a RN on PM shift as nursing supervisor of a newly opened rehabilitation and long term care units.
- Supervision of other nurse professionals and CNA's on a long term and Rehab unit.
- Communication with all professionals as desired within my employment responsibilities along with all expected roles.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Diabetic Monitoring
- Medications administration
- Pain management as was on a rehab floor
- patient education
- communication to all of the team
Registered Nurse
CHC
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Correctional Health Care at the Adult Detention Center of Olmsted County
- RN Supervisor of Medical Department
- Medications Administration
- Medical Appointments " Kites" of the Detainees
Registered Nurse
Olmsted County Public Health Services, ADC
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Correctional Health Care at the Adult Detention Center for Olmsted County
- Medical Visits for the Detainees
- Medication Reconciliations
- Dr. Orders
Registered Nurse
REM
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Mental Health Registered Nurse that covered 8 Wavered homes in the community that served individuals with Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities that lived within a group home residence community.
- Oversee medical necessity of the homes
- Medication Administration Training
- Medication Destruction
- Took clients to medical/dental appointments
- Monthly medication/antipsychotics injections
- Monthly Discus
- House Staff Education on new medical needs
- Assist with Behavioral Modification
Registered Nurse
Community Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Psychiatric Nursing in a short term state facility
- Admissions and discharges
- Groups
- 1:1s
- Treatment planning
- Medication Reconciliation
- Team Meetings
- Physician Orders
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- PRN Medication Administration/Injections
- Charge Nurse Duties
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Centered Activities/Treatment
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
Winona, MN12.2005
Associate of Science - LPN
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
Winona, MN2000
High School Diploma -
Caledonia Senior High School
Caledonia, MN1989
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Strong Psychiatric Nursing Background
- Strong Communication Skills
- Strong Resident Patient Therapeutic Support and Rapport
- Patient Advocacy
- Dementia/Alzheimer's and Hospice Experience
- Medication Management and Administration
- Pain Management
- Rehabilitation
- Patient and family education
- Accurate Documentation
- Experience with Developmental Disabilities
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Waters on Mayowood
10.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Charter House/Mayo
02.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
South East Regional Crisis Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Madonna Towers
10.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Cottagewood Seniors Communities
04.2017 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Winona Health, Department Of Behavioral Medicine
12.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Homestead, Volunteers Of America
04.2015 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Golden Living Center
03.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
CHC
01.2011 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
Olmsted County Public Health Services, ADC
08.2009 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
REM
08.2009 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
Community Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2006 - 05.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
Associate of Science - LPN
Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical
High School Diploma -
Caledonia Senior High School