SHELBY BOWEN
Reddick,FL
Summary
Ambitious board certified registered nurse with expertise in orthopedics, medical-surgical, critical care, and nursing leadership. Demonstrated success in providing comprehensive patient care and prioritizing patient safety and satisfaction through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to enhance care delivery and improve patient satisfaction. Proven ability to collaborate with various healthcare departments to implement process improvements and drive better patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
HCA Florida West Marion Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills by serving as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance and support throughout their onboarding process.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by implementing efficient nursing schedules and staff assignments.
- Championed interdisciplinary teamwork across various units within the hospital, resulting in a more cohesive and collaborative care approach.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing a budget to provide necessary supplies and equipment.
- Established an open-door policy for staff members, fostering a supportive work environment where issues were promptly addressed.
- Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions that led to more streamlined processes.
- Initiated quality improvement initiatives, resulting in higher standards of patient care and increased efficiency.
Nurse Manager of Neurology and Telemetry Unit
Citrus Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decision making.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Citrus Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Ensured compliance to all administrative policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of Facility Scheduler and Kronos.
- Managed nurses and nursing activities in 204-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Coordinated with departments within the facility and ensured optimal utilization of resources.
- Planned and evaluated various activities for bed control and bed availability.
- Served as a liaison between administration and clinical staff to address concerns regarding workflow efficiency or policy implementation issues.
- Ensured adequate supply of necessary equipment and materials, coordinating with inventory managers to mitigate shortages or delays affecting patient care services.
- Promoted a positive work environment by leading team-building activities and encouraging open communication among staff members.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, infection control practices, and safety protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly, advocating for patients, and providing exceptional care.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians to facilitate collaboration in delivering high-quality patient care across disciplines.
- Contributed to the overall success of the organization by participating in strategic planning sessions and providing input on departmental goals.
Critical Care Charge Nurse - Night Shift
Ocala Health - West Marion Community Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ocala Health - West Marion Community Hospital
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Ocala Health - West Marion Community Hospital
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Certified Nurse Assistant/Telemetry Technician/Unit Secretary
Ocala Health-West Marion Community Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2016
Customer Service Staff
Publix Supermarkets, Publix Super Markets, Inc
08.2008 - 04.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNAssociate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL03.2016
High School Diploma -
North Marion High School
Citra, FL05.2010
Skills
- Critical Care experience
- Nursing Supervisor experience
- HIPAA Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Working knowledge of Kronos, Facility Scheduler, Cerner, Capacity Management, Meditech Magic,, Teletracker and Meditech Expanse
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
Certification
ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certification
American Heart Association BLS Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Certification
State of Florida Registered Nursing License
Professional Awards and Recognition
- Played a key role in initiating Interdisciplinary Rounds on all Medical/Surgical units at Citrus Memorial Hospital to improve length of stay, patient outcomes and minimizing communication gaps amongst providers, nursing staff and ancillary departments.
- Fire Starter Award Recipient - West Marion Community Hospital
- Nominated for Ocala Magazine Celebration of Nurses Event
Professional Development
- West Marion ICU Unit Base Council Secretary (2018 - 2020)
- West Marion Code Blue Committee (2022 - Present)
- West Marion Critical Care Committee (2022 - Present)
- 8/2023 - Apex Innovations: NIH Stroke Scale Training, CNE CEU
- 8/2023 - DNV Stroke Education/Acute Stroke Team/Rapid Response, CNE CEU
- 8/2023 - Stroke Complications: Deep Vein Thrombolysis, CNE CEU (20-411741)
- 8/2023 - Stroke Cardiovascular Causes and Effects, CNE CEU (20-411659)
- 8/2023 - Stroke Diagnosis, CNE CEU (20-411735)
- 8/2023 - Stroke Outcomes, CNE CEU (20-411745)
- 11/2023 - Implementing Proper Body Mechanics in the Workplace, CNE CEU (20-640057)
- 11/2023 - Moderate Sedation/Analgesia, CNE CEU (20-786592)
- 11/2023 - Using a Gait Belt for Ambulation, CNE CEU (20-665386)
- 9/2023 - HHCCA Safe Procedural and Surgical Verification, CNE CEU
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
HCA Florida West Marion Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager of Neurology and Telemetry Unit
Citrus Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Citrus Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2021
Critical Care Charge Nurse - Night Shift
Ocala Health - West Marion Community Hospital
02.2020 - 10.2020
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ocala Health - West Marion Community Hospital
10.2017 - 02.2020
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Ocala Health - West Marion Community Hospital
04.2016 - 10.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant/Telemetry Technician/Unit Secretary
Ocala Health-West Marion Community Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2016
Customer Service Staff
Publix Supermarkets, Publix Super Markets, Inc
08.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
North Marion High School
ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certification
American Heart Association BLS Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Certification
State of Florida Registered Nursing License
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