SHELBY LACKEY RN, BSN
Arlington,TX
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over six years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in cardiovascular PCU and intermediate step-down telemetry units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care including AICD placement, CABG, TAVR, PCI, LVAD, heart transplant and heart catheterization procedures.
- Liaised and provided education and support for patients with multiple cardiac medical devices including Heartmate II & III LVAD, Heartware LVAD in addition interrogating and monitoring pacemaker and ICD devices for Biotronic, Medtronic, St Jude and Boston Scientific.
- Experience with cardiac loop recorders, EKG interpretation, arrhythmia management, Event-Holter monitors and lifevest defibrillators.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as LVAD management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 5 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
BAYLOR ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Critical Care Cardiac PCU & Oncology Stepdown ICU, Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care including AICD placement, CABG, TAVR, PCI, LVAD, heart transplant and heart catheterization procedures.
- Liaised and provided education and support for patients with multiple cardiac medical devices including Heartmate II & III LVAD, Heartware LVAD in addition interrogating and monitoring pacemaker and ICD devices for Biotronic, Medtronic, St Jude and Boston Scientific.
- Experience with cardiac loop recorders, EKG interpretation, arrhythmia management, Event-Holter monitors and lifevest defibrillators.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions, titrate inotropic medications.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
RN Supervisor
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Telemetry - Intermediate Care Unit, Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth
- Facilitated bedside shift report protocol including training entire staff and leading in-services and audits in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care including AICD placement, CABG, TAVR, PCI, LVAD, heart transplant and heart catheterization procedures.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
- Liaised and provided education and support for patients with multiple cardiac medical devices including Heartmate II & III LVAD, Heartware LVAD in addition interrogating and monitoring pacemaker and ICD devices for Biotronic, Medtronic, St Jude and Boston Scientific.
- Experience with cardiac loop recorders, EKG interpretation, arrhythmia management, Event-Holter monitors and lifevest defibrillators.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2016
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
03.2023 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
BAYLOR ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL
08.2022 - 12.2022
RN Supervisor
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
10.2020 - 07.2022
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
El Centro College
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