Shelby Leeper
Fairview Nursing Home and Rehab
De Soto,IL
Summary
Adaptable nursing professional with experience in varied care settings, including long-term care, rehabilitation, and outpatient clinics. Strong in patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and accurate charting. Committed to improving patient outcomes through education, teamwork, and careful monitoring.
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Administered medications and monitored responses to support safe daily nursing care.
- Coordinated with physicians and therapists to implement individualized treatment plans.
- Assessed resident conditions and updated care plans for long-term care and rehabilitation needs.
- Documented vital signs, symptoms, and interventions in electronic health records.
- Provided wound care and followed infection control protocols for resident safety.
- Educated residents and families on medications, recovery routines, and discharge instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care,
Flex Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Assessed patients, obtained vital signs, and documented findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments while following standing orders and provider instructions.
- Coordinated patient intake, triage, and follow-up care to support timely clinical workflow.
- Delivered flexible nursing coverage across clinics, adapting quickly to changing patient volumes and care needs.
- Collaborated with other RNs on shift scheduling adjustments when necessary to ensure staffing levels were maintained, promoting continuity and consistency in patient care.
- Assisted physicians in performing advanced procedures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of clinical tasks.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years- Administered medications and monitored residents for adverse reactions, ensuring safe, accurate treatment delivery.
- Assessed vital signs, pain levels, and overall condition, reporting changes promptly to nursing team.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes, supporting healing and infection prevention.
- Documented resident care, treatments, and responses in EMR, maintaining accurate clinical records.
Nursing Office Specialist
2 Years 1 Month- Coordinated daily staffing calls for hospitals and nursing units for a large healthcare company.
- Provided units with proper staffing needs
- Audit payroll and attendance records, resolved scheduling issue.
- API
Patient Sitter
8 Months- Monitored patient behavior and maintained continuous safety surveillance to prevent falls and self-harm.
- Communicated changes in patient condition promptly to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Documented observations accurately, supporting care coordination and shift handoff continuity.
- Redirected agitated patients using calm, respectful techniques to reduce escalation.
- Guided new sitters on observation expectations, patient safety practices, and communication standards.
- Reduced falls risk for patients by consistently providing vigilant supervision and assistance with mobility.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
IV medication administration
Compassion and empathy
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Care coordination
Patient counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Patient education
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fairview Nursing Home and Rehab
02.2025 - Current
Flex Registered Nurse
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
02.2023 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairview Nursing Home and Rehab
08.2020 - 08.2023
Nursing Office Specialist
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
07.2018 - 08.2020
Patient Sitter
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation
11.2017 - 07.2018
John A Logan College
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing