Sheila Horton
Anderson,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, triage, collaboration of care, education, and thorough documentation. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Triage Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
Anderson, IN
12.2021 - Current
- Managed workflow and prioritized incoming patient requests for triage services.
- Performed triage assessments for incoming patients according to established protocols.
- Provided telephone triage services by responding to callers' inquiries regarding their health concerns.
- Provided triage decisions that include referral to an emergency department, urgent care center, primary care provider, or other medical specialist as needed.
- Followed up with physicians regarding test results or other requests made during the telephone triage encounter.
Med-Surg RN
Community Health Network
Anderson, IN
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
New Castle, IN12-2016
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Medical assessment
- Discharge coordination
- Direct patient care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Epic EHR management
- Call triaging
- Appointment scheduling
- Workflow and patient management
- End-of-life care
- Surgical care
- Patient advocacy
- Palliative care
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing plan development
Timeline
Ambulatory Triage Registered Nurse
Community Health Network
12.2021 - Current
Med-Surg RN
Community Health Network
02.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana