Monica Shelton
Hurt,VA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Coordinator
Surgery Center of Lynchburg
07.2007 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure best quality of services and products for organizational needs.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by organizing team-building activities and maintaining open-door policy for feedback and concerns.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new staff, leading to quicker onboarding and higher initial productivity levels.
- Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
- Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all met their deadlines and objectives without compromising quality.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
RN II Ortho Floor
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN II Coronary Care Unit
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
05.2005 - 09.2006
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05.2005
Nursing Preparation Certificate - Nursing
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA05.2002
High School Diploma -
Gretna High School
Gretna, VA06.2001
Skills
Customer Service
Data Entry
Work Planning and Prioritization
Relationship Building
Discretion and Confidentiality
Schedule Coordination
Document Management
Scheduling and calendar management
Presenting Ideas and Plans
Recordkeeping
Timeline
OR Coordinator
Surgery Center of Lynchburg
07.2007 - Current
RN II Ortho Floor
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
09.2006 - 07.2007
RN II Coronary Care Unit
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
05.2005 - 09.2006
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing
Nursing Preparation Certificate - Nursing
Central Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Gretna High School
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