Shela Mae Layton
Allen,TX
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Parkland Health and Hospital Systems, specializing in patient evaluations and critical thinking. Proven track record in medication administration and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for excellence in managing patient care and implementing infection prevention protocols, enhancing safety and quality of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED Observation - Registered Nurse
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccines as prescribed, adhering to strict safety protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Medical Center
Mansfield, TX
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
CNA
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Waxahachie, TX
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was always delivered.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX05-2022
Skills
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluation
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Diagnostic testing
- Infection Prevention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Registered nurse license - Expires on 12/2025
- BLS - Expires on 01/2027
Languages
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ED Observation - Registered Nurse
Parkland Health and Hospital Systems
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Methodist Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2021
CNA
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation
02.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Navarro College
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