Shelby Myers
Quinlan,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and patient education skills. Proven ability to optimize patient flow and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance emergency care outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
Kaufman, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient stabilization and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and health management strategies for improved outcomes post-discharge.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and adherence to best practices in emergency car
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient triage processes.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Mentored nursing students, providing guidance on clinical protocols and best practices.
- Served as a role model for professional nursing practice, demonstrating strong ethical decision-making abilities and excellent communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, TX
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge recovery strategies.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare team, improving overall satisfaction and outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections in the unit
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered 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.
Patient Care Technician
Hunt Regional Medical Center
Greenville, TX
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to enhance care quality.
- Supported daily activities for patients, promoting comfort and dignity during care routines.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to improved patient safety within the facility.
Scribe
DocAssist USA
Quinlan, TX
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted in transcribing dictated notes, maintaining high standards of clarity and detail.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing workflow efficiency within the clinical team.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information securely.
- Supported physicians by preparing necessary materials for patient consultations and follow-ups.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Paris Junior College
Greenville, TX12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
West Coast University Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX05-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Complex Problem-solving
- Acute care expertise
Certification
TNCC
BLS
ACLS
NRP
CPI
DFWHC Nominee
I was a nominee for Preceptor of the year at the DFWHC, which is a tremendous honor.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hunt Regional Medical Center
07.2020 - 03.2022
Patient Care Technician
Hunt Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 06.2020
Scribe
DocAssist USA
12.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
West Coast University Dallas, TX
Associate of Science - Science
Paris Junior College