Shelby Bruhn, BSN, RN
Sutherlin,OR
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with clinical expertise and leadership skills. Specializes in direct patient care, chart updates, medication monitoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Advocates for equitable treatment while delivering quality-driven results.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Oregon Surgery Center
Roseburg, Oregon
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated anesthesia needs with surgical team and recovery staff to ensure seamless patient care.
- Supported surgeons with sterile field setup and surgical instrument preparation.
- Maintained infection control standards across surgery center workflows.
- Completed preoperative physical assessments, including vital signs and consent form collection.
- Developed nursing care plans for surgery patients based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for surgery patients throughout all phases of treatment.
- Facilitated training sessions on perioperative nursing care topics for medical staff to enhance team knowledge.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
- Communicated clearly with physicians about patient status updates and treatment plan changes.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
, OR
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with pharmacists and store associates to communicate prescription needs, enhancing patient care.
- Updated and maintained patient profiles, medications, and insurance details to ensure accurate and efficient pharmacy operations.
- Helped pharmacists prepare prescriptions for filling by counting tablets and labeling bottles.
- Assisted customers with medication pickup and addressed pharmacy inquiries to ensure seamless service.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, solve problems, and obtain payments.
- Assisted with immunization workflows and vaccine supply setup.
- Contributed to immunization clinics to provide essential vaccinations, supporting community health initiatives.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on Walmart procedures and workflow steps.
Caregiver
Middlefield Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
Cottage Grove, Oregon
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Supported assisted living residents with bathing, dressing, and grooming routines.
- Facilitated safe transfers and mobility support to promote resident independence.
- Engaged elderly clients in conversation and recreational activities to foster social interaction. for elderly clients through conversation and recreational activities.
- Enhanced resident morale through companionship and emotional support. and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed resident needs and reported condition changes to nursing staff.
- Recorded care tasks and shared updates with families and team members.
- Kept living areas clean and organized for resident comfort and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 08.2023 - 10.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Umpqua Community College
Roseburg, OR 09.2021 - 06.2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Perioperative care
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Care planning and implementation
- Medication management
- Individualized direct patient care
- Patient education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration and communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Active listening
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
08.2023 - 10.2026
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Oregon Surgery Center
07.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Umpqua Community College
09.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
01.2018 - 07.2023
Caregiver
Middlefield Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
08.2012 - 03.2013