Monica L. Shelton
Arlington,TX
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled for inpatient and ambulatory clinic processes within the health care system. Use high tech innovation tools for documentation and medical chart review and scheduling Virtual and in patient clinic visits. Triage symptoms with advice given to meet urgency of health symptoms. protect health information. Promote health and patient centered focus to promote healing. Educate patients how to manage health conditions. Show accountability, integrity and compassion to care within the community. Team player with effective communication between providers, clinics and collaborative teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior RN Specialist
PARKLAND HEALTH
03.2020 - Current
- Performing Telephone Triage and support duties clinics under population health within call center operations
- Manage about 25 Incoming calls from patients in need of appointments for same day, virtual or video visits, health maintenance and follow ups, refills, referrals and to establish primary care
- Triage symptoms following protocols, guidelines and care advice within scope of practice
- Interpret normal lab and test results, share abnormal findings and treat plans directed from providers
- Provide nursing support with effective communication between clinics, pharmacy, social workers, case management, medical equipment and supply chains and insurance companies using innovative resources and digital technologies
- Participate in quality improvement process
Per Diem RN
HEALTH TRUST WORKFORCE
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintain compassion, safety, integrity, protect health information, privacy and educate to promote healing
- Perform bedside assessments, safe medication administration using barcode scanning and reassess outcome
- Implement quality improvements using best practices, infection prevention and screening
- Perform rounds and safe monitoring of patients
- Manage access lines and infusions, monitor drains, tubes and wounds reducing hospital infections and length of stay
- Effective communication between nurses, health care providers, leadership and health care team
Nurse
CROSS COUNTRY TRAVEL CORPS
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Eight week nursing contract with magnet hospital helping to initiate EPIC conversion and hospital expansion
- Work on 39 bed Orthopedic Unit taking care of six patients with pre-op and post surgical needs on Orthopedic Unit
- Manage Central Lines, Peripheral Lines, infusions, monitor wounds, manage pain and standards of safety
- Maintain patient focused care on five P's, bedside report, hourly rounding and patient satisfaction
- Effectively communicate with physicians, staff and management to ensure positive patient experience
Staff RN
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
03.2011 - 01.2019
- Remaining two years spent as a Staff RN on Surgical Unit
- Accept admissions and transfers to prepare for pre-surgical, post op and observation from other units
- Perform assessments, create patient focused plan of care and goals
- Initiate intravenous access for infusions, insert Nasogastric Tubes, Foley drains, manage wound dressings, tracheostomy, gastrostomy tubes and drains
- Collect blood, urine and wound swab specimens labeled at bedside and sent for lab processing
- Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, transfuse blood, other infusions, safely administer medications by various routes and reassess effectiveness
- Process provider orders, assess physical, mental, spiritual and nutritional condition, monitor vitals signs, pain, sleep and activities in a safe setting
- Educate patients on disease management and promote health during hospital stay to prepare for discharge
- Over three years spent as Telehealth RN supporting community health for outpatient clinics
- Receive calls to triage symptoms and provide care advice following protocols
- Direct patients to appropriate level of care for best outcomes, initiate new appointments, establish care with a Primary Care Physician
- Arrange appointments for same day, new appointment, well exams and follow up care for patients throughout lifespan
- While servicing Orthopedic Joint, Trauma and Neurology Unit use critical thinking to thoroughly assess patient symptoms, create plan of care and goals
- Specialize in Med/Surgical, Trauma and disorders of Foot and Ankle, hand, wrist and limbs, Orthopedic, Spine and Neurology conditions
- Provide patient centered and goal specific nursing care for those with acute or chronic injuries or disease needing Surgery, Rehabilitation Services after traumatic injury to regain optimal level of functioning
- Manage near every level of the pain spectrum
- Transition towards electronic charting and software upgrades to access medical records and Patient Health Information
- Complete admissions, assessments, plan of care, carry out physician orders, monitor wounds, drains, view test results, report significant findings to expedite treatment
- Hourly rounds, bedside reporting and turn five P's used to monitor pain, position, offer potty, possessions and IV pump
Med/Surgical RN
FAVORITE STAFFING
06.2006 - 03.2011
- Accept nurse assignment at various inpatient health care facilities for Med/Surgical RN needs
- Follow physician orders
- Utilize plan of care, comply with policies and procedures
- Maintain intravenous fluids and lines, perform tube feedings and monitor wounds
- Maintain tubes, unit equipment, and safely administer medications
- Assess, evaluate, report significant findings, and complete documentation
- Discharge to home, Rehabilitation or Long Term Care facility
REGISTERED NURSE
PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Accept admits from ER, transfers from PACU for 40 bed Ortho-Neurology Unit
- Process orders, document assessments, telemetry monitor for stroke patients
- Maintain medical charts
- Assess, monitor, report changes in progress
- Set up plan of care, interventions and document outcomes
- Coordinate with team of Nurses, Physicians, Managers and interdisciplinary staff in a fast paced unit for Ortho Joint and Neurosurgery post-operative patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science
Kaplan University Online
Davenport, IA12-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County Coll
Fort Worth, TX05-2002
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Quality improvement
- Telehealth Nursing
Accomplishments
Improve health care equity, effective communication with health care teams. Participate in national patient safety goals, quality improvement, infection control measures and medication safety committees. Maintain self enrichment courses and professional nursing education to improve skills and maintain licensure.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions
Timeline
Senior RN Specialist
PARKLAND HEALTH
03.2020 - Current
Nurse
CROSS COUNTRY TRAVEL CORPS
03.2019 - 06.2019
Per Diem RN
HEALTH TRUST WORKFORCE
02.2019 - 02.2020
Staff RN
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
03.2011 - 01.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2008 - 06.2010
Med/Surgical RN
FAVORITE STAFFING
06.2006 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science
Kaplan University Online
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County Coll
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