Hi, I’m
Shanel Nelson
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 10 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nurse Mount Laurel , NJ
License Practical Nurse
02.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Care One Harmony Village Mount Laurel , New Jersey
License Practical Nurse
05.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Camden Treatment Center Camden , New Jersey
License Practical Nurse
06.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Abigail Nursing And Rehabilitation Camden, NJ
License Practical Nurse
06.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Lincoln Technical Institute Moorestown, New Jersey
Nursing Diploma from Practical Nursing
01.2019
Camden High SchoolCamden, NJ
High School Diploma
06.2003
Skills
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Conditions Reporting
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Rehabilitation Support
- Hygiene Support
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Seizure Disorders
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Care One Harmony Village
05.2020 - 01.2021
License Practical Nurse
Camden Treatment Center
06.2019 - 07.2020
License Practical Nurse
Abigail Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 09.2019
License Practical Nurse
Private Nurse
02.2018 - Current
Lincoln Technical Institute
Nursing Diploma from Practical Nursing
Camden High School
High School Diploma
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