SHELBY HORN
Denville,NJ
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Care Transport Nurse
Atlantic Health System
11.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the establishment of best practice guidelines in transport nursing through ongoing research, collaboration, and practical application.
- Advanced the profession of transport nursing through participation in conferences, workshops, and local networking events.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to establish comprehensive care plans for patients requiring inter-facility transfer.
- Enhanced team communication by conducting thorough patient hand-offs between facilities.
- Ensured patient safety during transport by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate interventions.
- Conducted expert assessments of patients'' needs before embarking on transports, ensuring optimal levels of comfort and stability en route.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of transport nursing practices, leading to better informed decisions during critical situations.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients and families throughout the transport process, fostering trust and rapport.
- Managed complex medical equipment specific to transport nursing, ensuring proper function during patient transfers.
Corporate Resource Nurse
Atlantic Health System
01.2021 - Current
- Emergency department RN responsible to float to all Emergency departments in Atlantic Health System thirteen weeks at a time
- Responsible for being knowledgeable on all Atlantic Health policies system wide.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to their professional growth and improved performance within the team.
Corporate Resource Nurse
Atlantic Health System
01.2021 - Current
- Emergency department RN responsible to float to all Emergency departments in Atlantic Health System thirteen weeks at a time
- Responsible for being knowledgeable on all Atlantic Health policies system wide.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Atlantic Health System
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Quick evaluation and recognition of life-threatening medical issues and working with physicians to manage care
- Perform focused assessments of chief complaints on each patient in a timely manner in accordance with established triage guidelines
- Ensure administration of quality emergency medical care to patients requiring treatment utilizing physician orders, hospital policy and standard nursing practices
- Assist with emergency medical procedures, treatments and techniques while working in a multidisciplinary environment ensuring highest quality of care provided at all times
- Provide excellent care utilizing AHS company PRIDE values and AIDET techniques
- Roles and responsibilities include triage and charge nurse as well as precepting new nurses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Nursing Assistant
Atlantic Health System
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living and general care for a wide variety of patients requiring different levels of medical attention both in an intensive care setting as well as step-down level care.
Dental Assistant
Dickerson Dental Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assist dentist with a variety of dental procedures in various avenues of dentistry including surgical, orthodontic and general dentistry
- Managed the dental office including billing/insurance, scheduling, inventory and supply management and general office procedures.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
County College of Morris
01.2017
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
County College of Morris
01.2013
High School Graduate - Health Care Sciences Academy
Morris County School of Technology
01.2010
Skills
- Airway Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- EMR Systems-EPIC, Cerner, EMS Charts
- PALS, ACLS, BLS, NRP
- CEN-Certified Emergency Nurse
- NIHSS
Awardsacknowledgements
Novice Nurse First Year Award-2019- Atlantic Health System-Hackettstown Medical Center
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
Timeline
Specialty Care Transport Nurse
Atlantic Health System
11.2023 - Current
Corporate Resource Nurse
Atlantic Health System
01.2021 - Current
Corporate Resource Nurse
Atlantic Health System
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Atlantic Health System
01.2018 - 01.2021
Nursing Assistant
Atlantic Health System
01.2015 - 01.2018
Dental Assistant
Dickerson Dental Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
Associates Degree - Nursing
County College of Morris
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
County College of Morris
High School Graduate - Health Care Sciences Academy
Morris County School of Technology