Shelbey Garza
Victoria ,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. 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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
New Century Hospice
Victoria , TX
12.2023 - Current
- Led care coordination efforts, ensuring effective communication among all parties involved in a client's care.
- Audited charts to drive accurate and thorough documentation, supporting reimbursement of services rendered.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress, challenges, and adjustments needed in care plans.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for individuals across various settings to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Evaluated staffing patterns against current census data to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing needs and ensuring timely access to necessary services.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making and care planning processes.
- Developed strategic initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
New Century Hospice
Victoria, TX
09.2019 - 12.2023
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Registered Nurse
DeTar Hospital Navarro
Victoria, TX
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Provided care to patients in a variety of settings, including critical care units, medical-surgical units, and emergency departments.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05-2017
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph High School
Victoria, TX05-2012
Skills
- Healthcare billing
- Health screening
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Vaccine administration
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chart updating
- Patient assessment
- Home care
- Data collection
Certification
- BLS-Basic Life Support 12/24.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
New Century Hospice
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
New Century Hospice
09.2019 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
DeTar Hospital Navarro
05.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Victoria College
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph High School
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