- Youth mentor for middle and high school girls
- Together For Good host parents caring for children in crisis
- International medical mission trips (Ecuador, Honduras, Indonesia)
Shelbi Polland
St. Louis Park,MN
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving and communication abilities and known for calm, reliable leadership, and swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to contribute to team success and positive client outcomes and experiences. Ready to tackle new challenges and growth with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Nurse
Edina Specialty Surgery Center
Edina, MN
12.2022 - Current
- Provide compassionate pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing gynecologic and other surgical procedures, including sensitive care for those experiencing pregnancy loss
- Perform thorough assessments, communicate effectively with the healthcare team, and provide timely interventions
- Serve as Lead Nurse overseeing surgical flow, delegating tasks and communicating with surgeons, OR team, nurses, patients and their families
- Serve as Nurse Educator Coordinator researching relevant topics to improve nursing care and patient outcomes and provide written and verbal education for nursing staff
- Mentor new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and critical thinking
Adult and Pediatric Clinic Nurse and Lab Technician
New Kingdom Healthcare
Eden Prairie, MN
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Built rapport with and provided individualized education to children and their families in a holistic, integrative clinic setting
- Critically assessed and triaged incoming phone calls and portal messages with appropriate medical recommendations and referrals
- Performed lab draws on adult and pediatric populations as well as processed laboratory specimens; administered immunizations and obtained EKGs
- Trained new nursing staff on clinic protocols and best practices for pediatric care delivery
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
12.2016 - 10.2021
- Critically assessed, prioritized, and safely managed routine and emergency care for complex cardiac and medical patients
- Calmly directed unit movement of staff and patients, delegated care, and problem-solved patient and family concerns as Charge Nurse
- Mentored new or transitioning nurses as Nurse Preceptor
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient's unique situation
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY06-2028
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
St. Paul, MN12-2016
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Teaching
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Empathy, active listening
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of MN
- Public Health Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Interests
Timeline
PACU Nurse
Edina Specialty Surgery Center
12.2022 - Current
Adult and Pediatric Clinic Nurse and Lab Technician
New Kingdom Healthcare
11.2021 - 12.2022
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northwestern - St. Paul