Shelby Matthews
Appleton
Summary
Experienced Triage RN with a proven ability to provide compassionate care and effective patient education. Skilled in triage assessments and time management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in critical situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Triage RN
ThedaCare Physicians
New London
11.2010 - 04.2021
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, including new diabetic teaching and Warfarin management.
- Documented patient information accurately using EPIC software.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient-reported symptoms quickly and accurately.
- Performed triage assessments, IV administration, and strep tests for walk-in patients in a clinic setting
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment of MAs, RNs, and Physicians
Labor & Delivery RN
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah
Neenah
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Provided compassionate care to mothers during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Provided postpartum care for mom and baby, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Initiated breastfeeding techniques upon request from mother and family member.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during labor and delivery.
- Managed three precipitous deliveries prior to physician arrival.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05-2008
Skills
- EPIC charting
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Triage assessment
- Time management
- Collaboration with teams
Timeline
Triage RN
ThedaCare Physicians
11.2010 - 04.2021
Labor & Delivery RN
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah
05.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh