Shelby Durbin

• Proficiency with Epic program and charting system
• Establishing a relationship with the patient and their family
• Collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes health.
• Obtaining vital signs: HR, BP, respirations, temperature, pain.
• Completes prior authorizations with insurance companies and pharmacies to ensure medications are approved.
• Completes medication refill requests for patients based on providers' orders and plan of care.
• Advises and educates patients on the plan of care, medication administration, disease processes, and lifestyle changes through Epic messaging and telephone interactions.
• Implements telephone triage for patients calling in distress, or unable to manage acute conditions.
• Implements tracking of health maintenance and works with providers to close gaps in care in order to keep patients on schedule for testing and age-based screenings for cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other chronic conditions.
• Patient advocacy with the interdisciplinary team; reviews orders for clarity and appropriateness.
• Identifies patient learning needs, incorporates them into care by providing education and counsel to patients, and documents patients' understanding.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff and services as a resource person and professional role model.
• Assists the clinic administrator, clerical supervisor, and lead clinician with assuring the competencies of the clinical staff.
• IV insertion and phlebotomy.
• Safe medication administration.
• Appropriately delegates to ensure the implementation of the plan of care while ensuring patient safety, considering the nature of the task, the competence of the delegate, and the patient’s response.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

· Proficiency with Epic program and charting system

· Proficiency with diverse bedside and unit-based monitoring systems

· Proficiency with communication tools such as Volte messaging and hospital-wide on-call paging system

· Vital sign monitoring: HR, BP, Respirations, Temperature, Pain

Management of a variety of critically ill patients, including critical thinking and titration of various medications.

· Patient advocacy with interdisciplinary teams

· Post-operative management of general surgeries and transplants

Central line, arterial line, chest tube, and generalized wound dressing changes.

· Orientation and adaptation to different critical care units

Arterial line setup, blood sampling, and management.

• Participated in continuing education programs to stay up-to-date on new developments in the field.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Performed initial assessments, health histories, physical examinations, and administered medications.
• Reviewed critical pathway and multidisciplinary plan of care to execute prescribed interventions.
• Planned daily activities that met each patient's unique needs while promoting independence.

· Proficiency with Epic program and charting system

· Proficiency with diverse bedside and unit-based monitoring systems

· Proficiency with communication tools such as Volte messaging and hospital-wide on-call paging system

Frequent, thorough neurological assessments on critical care patients

· Vital sign monitoring: HR, BP, Respirations, Temperature, Pain, ICP, CPP, and pupilometry

Management of a variety of critically ill patients, including critical thinking and titration of various medications.

· Patient advocacy with interdisciplinary teams

· Post-operative management of brain and spinal surgeries

· Central line, arterial line, chest tube, and generalized wound dressing changes

· Orientation and adaptation to different critical care units

· Arterial line set up, blood sampling, and management

· IV insertion and phlebotomy

· Safe medication administration

· Patient hygiene and mobility

Proficiency with Epic program and charting system

· Proficiency with diverse bedside and unit-based monitoring systems

· Proficiency with communication tools such as Volte messaging and hospital-wide on-call paging system

Frequent, thorough neurological assessments on critical care patients

· Vital sign monitoring: HR, BP, Respirations, Temperature, Pain, ICP, CPP, and pupilometry

Management of a variety of critically ill patients, including critical thinking and titration of various medications.

· Patient advocacy with interdisciplinary teams

· Post-operative management of brain and spinal surgeries

· Central line, arterial line, chest tube, and generalized wound dressing changes

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Conducted patient rounds to check on their status and identify any issues or needs.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions by observing responses or collecting feedback from patients and family members.
• Served as an advocate for patients who were unable to make decisions due to illness or injury.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

• Company Overview: Outpatient Surgical Center
• Vital sign monitoring: HR, BP, Respirations, Temperature, Pain
• Management of post-anesthesia patients including administration of various medications and oxygen titration
• Post-operative management of nausea, pain, and vital signs
• Post-operative education of disease process, post-operative care, and follow up appointments
• Communication between surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff
• Outpatient Surgical Center

• Vital sign monitoring: HR, BP, Respirations, Temperature, Pain
• Management of post-trauma patients including critical thinking and titration of various medications
• Post-operative management of trauma surgeries and general surgeries
• Central line, arterial line, chest tube, and generalized wound dressing changes
• Clean and Sterile technique
• Arterial line set up, blood sampling, and management
• Safe medication administration
• Patient hygiene and mobility

• Preceptor of newly hired registered nurses
• Vital sign monitoring: HR, BP, Respirations, Temperature, Pain
• ICP monitoring, EVD set up and management
• Post-operative management of spinal and brain surgeries
• Central line and EVD dressing changes
• Arterial line set up, blood sampling, and management
• IV insertion and phlebotomy
• Safe medication administration