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Shelby Meloon

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Seeking to continue making a difference in the lives I serve while creating work-life balance. Thank you for your consideration.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Registered Nurse - ED

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Provides skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhances patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Uses first hand knowledge and clinical judgement to advocate for patients.
  • Collaborated with healthcare interdisciplinary team members about discharge needs and resources.
  • Facilitates efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

IV Therapy Nurse - LPN/RN (PRN)

Virginia Rheumatology Clinic
01.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Administered diverse rheumatoid treatments, and injections.
  • Scheduled appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Performed anaphylaxis protocol as outlined by facility MD.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

IV Therapy Licensed Practical Nurse

Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases Medical Group
07.2022 - 12.2023


  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Accessed chest ports under supervision and license of facility MD.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Administered antibiotic treatments, IVIG treatments, and injections.
  • Scheduled appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Performed anaphylaxis protocol as outlined by facility MD.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Direct Care Licensed Practical Nurse

North Okaloosa Medical Center
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Used first hand knowledge and clinical judgement to advocate for patients.
  • Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

Direct Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Opp, AL
12.2023

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Emerald Coast Technical College
Defuniak Springs, FL
07.2020

High School Diploma -

A. Crawford Mosley High School
Lynn Haven, FL
05.2016

Skills

  • Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare team to meet needs of patient outcome
  • Experience in patient care planning and management
  • Commitment to patient advocacy
  • Experience with Microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment

Timeline

Direct Care Registered Nurse - ED

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
04.2024 - Current

IV Therapy Nurse - LPN/RN (PRN)

Virginia Rheumatology Clinic
01.2024 - Current

IV Therapy Licensed Practical Nurse

Emerald Coast Infectious Diseases Medical Group
07.2022 - 12.2023

Direct Care Licensed Practical Nurse

North Okaloosa Medical Center
12.2021 - 06.2022

Direct Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
04.2021 - 12.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Emerald Coast Technical College

High School Diploma -

A. Crawford Mosley High School
Shelby Meloon