Shelby Meek
Bon Aqua,TN
Summary
Dedicated RN with 7 years total experience in ICU and PCU/Stepdown Units with included travel experience. Willing to adapt in every new nursing environments and continue to learn and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Stepdown
Maury Regional Hospital - AYA
Columbia, TN
03.2024 - Current
- Treat patients in sepsis with antibiotics and monitor for shock symptoms to report to the provider.
- Treat and manage patients with congestive heart failure and/or respiratory failure.
- Prepare patients for pre and post cardiac procedures.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to assist in the rehabilitation process.
- Assist with comfort care and hospice when initiated by family and physician.
PCU RN
Medical Center at Franklin Critical Access - AYA
Franklin, KY
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assist patients in rehabilitation from physical traumas and preform trach care on patients when needed.
- Monitor and treat for pneumonia and administer antibiotics as ordered.
- Insert IV and provide therapy as needed.
- Monitor and report signs of infection or septic shock that may initiate another hospital admission.
Cardiac PCU
Ascension St.Thomas West - AYA Travel
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Manage patients post cardiac surgeries including CABG recovery and cardiac stent monitoring.
- Monitor and administer antiarrythmic medications such as amiodarone and cardizem.
- Perform care on patients requiring tracheostomy.
- Assist and manage GI bleeds and rapid administration of blood products.
- Perform phlebotomy skills as needed by drawing blood from central, picc, or vein.
Coronary Care Unit ICU
Tristar Centennial Medical Center - AYA Travel
Nashville, TN
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assist and manage patients on a ventilatior while participating in weaning protocols.
- Administration of sedatives such as propofol, versed, and precedex.
- Preform resuscitation using ACLS protocols and participate in post ROSC targeted temperature management.
- Administration of vasoactive drugs including levophed, dopamine, epinephrine.
PCU RN
Tristar Centennial Medical Center - AYA Travel
Nashville, TN
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Manage patients 1-2 days post CABG surgery by walking in the hall, assisting chest tube care, changing midline incision dressings, and monitoring for shock.
- Drawing blood from central and picc lines as well as using sterile technique.
- Monitoring and treating patients in atrial fibrillation.
- Administration of diuretics such as lasix drips to decrease symptoms of congestive heart failure.
Coronary Care Unit
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Manage patients on the ventilator with sedation and paralytics intervention.
- Care for patients post cardiac stent and assess need for intervention
- Care for patients with COVID in respiratory distress escalating care with high flow, Bipap, and ventilator.
- Perform CPR using ACLS protocols and assist in targeted temperature management.
- Communicate with family members via phone to update on critical status and provide emotional support.
- Collaborate with Tennessee Donor Service when necessary for organ donations.
Education
BSN - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2018
Skills
- Management of respiratory and/or cardiac distress
- Use of ACLS and BLS protocols
- Perform IV insertion and therapy
- Assist and manage Central, PICC, and Peripheral lines
- Interpretation of abnormal labs
- Critical lab value reporting
- Use of therapeutic communication
- Assist with palliative and hospice care
- Care for post CABG patients
- EKG recognition and treatment of arrhythmias
- Management of post surgical patients for rehabilitation purposes
Certification
- ACLS/BLS - Expires Jan 2027
- RN License - Expires Nov 2025
- Covid Shot, JNJ Vaccine, 01/22
Timeline
ICU Stepdown
Maury Regional Hospital - AYA
03.2024 - Current
PCU RN
Medical Center at Franklin Critical Access - AYA
06.2023 - 09.2023
Cardiac PCU
Ascension St.Thomas West - AYA Travel
08.2022 - 11.2022
Coronary Care Unit ICU
Tristar Centennial Medical Center - AYA Travel
02.2022 - 05.2022
PCU RN
Tristar Centennial Medical Center - AYA Travel
05.2021 - 11.2021
Coronary Care Unit
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2021
BSN - Nursing
East Tennessee State University