Shelby Alwine
Rome,GA
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered nurse with clinical experience treating critically ill patients and those with chronic issues outpatient. History of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Works well with diverse patient populations and develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Registered Nurse
UCHealth Medical Group
07.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and resulted labs and imaging to patient per protocol. Assisted with ordering appropriate follow up labs per provider notes or protocol.
- Responded promptly to patient inquiries, providing support and addressing concerns effectively. Refilled prescriptions per protocol
- Assisted with coordination of care in outpatient facilities or programs
- Triaged patients and recommended appropriate level of care. Assisted with scheduling patients according to need
- Reviewed safety guidelines each month with team
- Educated patients on medication management and post-treatment care instructions. Provided education to patients on health promotion strategies such as lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, self-care techniques, and disease management principles.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and patient data retrieval.
Registered Nurse, ICU
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Advanced Care Partner, ICU
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Answered incoming phone calls and directed calls to the appropriate individual. Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels. Assisted with bathing, blood sugar checks, feeding patients, and toileting of patients.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, oral care, and toileting. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Mental Health Specialist
Cedar Springs Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Observed and documented patient behaviors, supervised patients, and under the direction of nursing staff: implemented activities as scheduled under treatment plan.
- Redirected patient's inappropriate behaviors and enforced appropriate boundaries, assisted in implementing restraints as necessary, and administered psychoeducational groups and supervised the process and recreational groups.
- Measured and monitored vitals and performed daily check-ins and goal setting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Springs Village Care Center
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with bathing, oral care, and Foley and ostomy care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives. Applied elastic stockings and reported new skin conditions.
- Assisted in repositioning residents, used mechanical lifts to transfer residents, and mobilized residents.
- Refilled residents' personal oxygen tanks.
Donor Care Technician/ Designated Trainer
Talecris Plasma Center
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintained and filed accurate donor records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored donor vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, verified donor identity and personal information, and checked donors' in for their appointments.
Furniture Department Supervisor With Keys
Babies R Us
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization and provided excellent customer service.
- Adjusted shifts to meet projected sales for the day, completed payroll, wrote employee schedule, and ran huddle with employees. Trained team members on tactics to meet store goals.
- Opened and closed the store and managed and unloaded trucks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Associate Degree of Nursing
Pikes Peak State College12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2013
Skills
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Care Prioritization
- EMR Systems
- Patient education
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support: Health Care Providers
- NIHSS
- CPI
Timeline
Clinic Registered Nurse
UCHealth Medical Group
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2023
Advanced Care Partner, ICU
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 06.2021
Mental Health Specialist
Cedar Springs Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Springs Village Care Center
03.2018 - 07.2019
Donor Care Technician/ Designated Trainer
Talecris Plasma Center
01.2017 - 09.2017
Furniture Department Supervisor With Keys
Babies R Us
01.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Associate Degree of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
George Mason University
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