RACHEL SHELTON
KNOXVILLE,TN
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in pediatric and patient-centered care, currently pursuing a graduate degree as a Nurse Practitioner. Brings extensive clinical experience, strong assessment skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice while advancing toward an expanded role as an advanced practice provider.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Knox County Schools
Knoxville, TN
07.2017 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care to students with acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic health conditions.
- Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate interventions, referrals, or emergency care.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to provider orders and school policies.
- Developed and implemented individualized healthcare and emergency action plans for students with complex medical needs, ensuring tailored support.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators, healthcare providers, and community resources to support student health and well-being.
- Provide student and staff education regarding health promotion, disease prevention, medication safety, and infection control.
- Maintain accurate, confidential student health records and nursing documentation.
- Enhanced student wellness through health initiatives., safety, attendance, and academic success through evidence-based nursing care.
RN
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided comprehensive post-operative nursing care to pediatric patients following a variety of surgical procedures.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, antibiotics, and pain-management therapies per provider orders to optimize patient recovery.
- Monitored for post-operative complications, including bleeding, infection, respiratory changes, and inadequate pain control.
- Performed ongoing assessments of vital signs, pain, surgical sites, neurological status, and overall recovery.
- Collaborated with surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provided developmentally appropriate care and emotional support to pediatric patients and their families.
- Educated parents and caregivers on medications, wound care, activity restrictions, nutrition, and discharge instructions to promote safe recovery at home.
RN
Knoxville Pediatric Associates, Farragut
Knoxville, TN
10.2012 - 03.2017
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in a pediatric primary care setting.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Administered routine childhood and adolescent immunizations according to recommended vaccination schedules.
- Assisted providers with well-child examinations, acute visits, chronic-condition management, and minor office procedures.
- Supported management of common pediatric acute and chronic conditions, including respiratory illnesses, asthma, allergies, infections, and developmental concerns.
- Coordinated referrals, laboratory testing, and prescriptions, ensuring seamless follow-up care with providers and specialists to enhance patient management.
- Provided education to families on nutrition, development, medication administration, and illness prevention to empower informed health decisions.
- Recognized changes in patient condition and promptly communicated concerns to the healthcare provider.
RN
Tots and Teens Pediatrics
Powell, TN
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in a pediatric primary care setting.
- Assisted providers during well-child examinations, acute visits, chronic-condition management, and minor office procedures to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Administered routine childhood and adolescent immunizations according to recommended vaccination schedules.
- Supported management of common pediatric acute and chronic conditions, including respiratory illnesses, asthma, allergies, infections, and developmental concerns.
- Educated families on nutrition, development, medication administration, and illness prevention, enhancing understanding of safety and anticipatory guidance.
- Coordinated referrals, laboratory testing, prescriptions, and follow-up care with providers and specialists to streamline patient management.
- Recognized changes in patient condition and promptly communicated concerns to the healthcare provider.
- Conducted telephone triage and provided appropriate guidance to parents and caregivers regarding symptoms and follow-up care.
- Performed point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and other diagnostic procedures.
RN
Acadia Village
Louisville, TN
09.2010 - 07.2011
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to adolescents in residential psychiatric and behavioral health treatment, fostering recovery and growth.
- Completed nursing assessments and monitored patients for changes in physical, emotional, and behavioral status.
- Assessed patients for suicide, self-harm, aggression, elopement, and other safety risks according to facility protocols.
- Responded to psychiatric and medical emergencies using crisis-intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Administered scheduled and PRN medications and monitored for therapeutic response, side effects, and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, behavioral health staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to support individualized treatment plans.
- Ensured a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, promoting stability and positive outcomes for adolescents with behavioral and mental health needs.
- Participated in treatment-team meetings, care planning, discharge preparation, and continuity-of-care coordination.
- Accurately documented nursing assessments, medication administration, and patient responses, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with medical standards.
RN
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
06.2009 - 09.2010
- Provided specialized nursing care to pediatric oncology patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, and recovery.
- Administered medications, IV fluids, antibiotics, blood products, chemotherapies, and pain-management therapies according to provider orders and pediatric safety standards.
- Monitored immunocompromised and neutropenic patients for infection, implementing protective precautions to safeguard patient health.
- Recognized and responded promptly to changes in patient condition and pediatric medical emergencies, ensuring timely interventions.
- Performed age-appropriate head-to-toe assessments and closely monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and changes in clinical status.
- Collaborated with pediatricians, oncologists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, child-life specialists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Educated and supported parents and caregivers on medications, treatments, procedures, and discharge care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic illnesses and oncologic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Athens05-2009
High School Diploma -
South Doyle High School
Knoxville05-2005
Master of Science - Nursing
Carson Newman University
Jefferson City08-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Healthcare documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Care coordination
- Patient triage
- Family education
- CPR and AED
Degree
BSN, RN
Certification
- CPR Instructor
Timeline
RN
Knox County Schools
07.2017 - Current
RN
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2017
RN
Knoxville Pediatric Associates, Farragut
10.2012 - 03.2017
RN
Tots and Teens Pediatrics
07.2011 - 09.2012
RN
Acadia Village
09.2010 - 07.2011
RN
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan College
High School Diploma -
South Doyle High School
Master of Science - Nursing
Carson Newman University