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LAURIE SHELTON

St. Louis

Summary

Compassionate and driven Registered Nurse with over eighteen years experience in clinic, home and hospital settings. Highly effective at educating patients and caregivers on diagnoses and self-management. Proven leadership skills that enhance patient outcomes and improve patient care.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager

Hospice
12.2019 - Current
  • Ongoing assessment and adjustment to ensure excellent care for patients and caregivers.
  • Effective problem solving.
  • Create individualized care plans.
  • Collaborate with the patient, family, and Hospice team for optimal outcomes related to hospice.
  • Continuous learning and professional development.

Registered Nurse

Mercy
12.2018 - 10.2019
  • Work with anesthesia days/weeks before surgery.
  • In-depth review of medical history.
  • Detailed account of medication use.
  • Perform relevant testing for surgical procedure.
  • Review pre-surgery instructions.
  • Review and sign surgical consent.

Nurse Center Manager

Thrive
10.2015 - 11.2018
  • Pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections/disease testing. Limited obstetrical ultrasounds.
  • Recruit, manage and train mobile staff to ensure adequate staffing.
  • Manage petty cash, prepare monthly reconciliation reports.
  • Provide spiritual support and encouragement to volunteers and staff.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Nurse Family Partnership
04.2014 - 10.2015
  • Improve outcomes in first-time low-income pregnant women.
  • Attend case conferences, team meetings, and participate in field supervisory visits. Specialized knowledge and training for an evidence-based program.
  • Perform nursing assessment and discuss/educate on program topics. Ongoing documentation and input of the patient.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Seasons Hospice And Palliative Care
08.2011 - 12.2013
  • Assess for the appropriate level of care. Plan of care and monitor process.
  • Obtain routine vitals and administer medications/treatments ordered. Advocate for the patient and the company.
  • Collaborate with the hospice care team.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

St. Lukes Hospice (Acquired Faith)
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Perform ongoing evaluations and assessments. Revise the initial plan of care as the needs of the patient change.
  • Reviewed and coordinated contracted vendors to meet the needs of patients.
  • Attend patient care conferences regularly.
  • Ongoing training.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Faith Hospice
12.2008 - 09.2010
  • Assess patient home care needs, including physical, emotional, and spiritual. Assist patients and family members with concern and compassion.
  • Assume case management responsibility and provide direct care as outlined in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

Emergency Room Nurse

Jefferson Memorial
12.2007 - 09.2008
  • Triage
  • Collaborate with physicians to stabilize patients.
  • Collect symptoms and a detailed patient history.
  • Prepare and administer medications as ordered.
  • Educate patients and significant others on how to manage illness/injury. Input patient information in the database/ update as needed.
  • Extensive training specializing in emergency care.

Registered Nurse for Medical/Surgical Unit

Saint Alexius Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2007
  • Assess patient- Collect, prioritize, and synthesize comprehensive data.
  • Perform appropriate treatments ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely manner. Document patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention, and progress towards problem.
  • Educate the patient and family/caregivers on the discharge process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Deaconess College of Nursing
Saint Louis, Missouri
01.2007

Skills

  • Strong assessment skills and proficient in prioritizing and problem-solving
  • Goal-setting abilities to maximize the quality of care
  • Persistent and committed
  • Excel in working independently and working efficiently

Timeline

Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager

Hospice
12.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mercy
12.2018 - 10.2019

Nurse Center Manager

Thrive
10.2015 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Nurse Family Partnership
04.2014 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Seasons Hospice And Palliative Care
08.2011 - 12.2013

Registered Nurse Case Manager

St. Lukes Hospice (Acquired Faith)
09.2010 - 08.2011

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Faith Hospice
12.2008 - 09.2010

Emergency Room Nurse

Jefferson Memorial
12.2007 - 09.2008

Registered Nurse for Medical/Surgical Unit

Saint Alexius Hospital
06.2007 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Deaconess College of Nursing

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