Shelby Lewis
Kilmarnock,VA
Summary
Motivated soon-to-be nursing graduate with hands-on experience in emergency, acute, and critical care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care and enhancing clinical skills as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System
Tappahannock, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with nursing team on patient assessments and documentation to ensure comprehensive care.
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal care to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures during patient interactions.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Coordinated multiple tasks effectively while ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
Manager
Best Stevie's Ice Cream
Kilmarnock, Virginia
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Managed staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Supervised daily operations of ice cream shop, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on customer service protocols and product knowledge.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels of ice cream supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
- Enforced customer service standards, resolving customer issues to maintain quality service.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Student Nurse Extern
VCU Health System
Tappahannock, Virginia
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans, enhancing patient recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care strategies, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients' needs, interpreting test results, and making treatment decisions.
- Educated patients on medication management and discharge instructions, improving adherence to treatment protocols.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort by regularly monitoring and adjusting surroundings.
- Established positive relationships with patients' families to support their involvement in care.
- Cared for patient caseload under the direction of physician and nursing staff.
- Provided first aid support in patient care settings under the guidance of registered nurses.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rappahannock Community College
Warsaw, VA05-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication management
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
VCU Health System
08.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
VCU Health System
05.2025 - 08.2025
Manager
Best Stevie's Ice Cream
05.2022 - 09.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rappahannock Community College