Shelby Nessen
Ogden,Utah
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Dedicated to working in the health care setting with over 13 years of health care experience. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
McKay Dee Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Surgical Technologist
McKay-Dee Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
- Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Medication Technician
Fairfield Village of Layton
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on medications.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College
Ogden, UT04.2020
License - Surgical Technology
Davis Applied Technology College
Kaysville, UT07.2014
Skills
- Placing intravenous lines
- Collecting blood
- Giving blood
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Suturing Wounds
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Positioning
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Sterile Field Preparation
- Dressing Wounds
- Assisting Surgical Team
- Documentation and Reporting
- Calm Under Pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Control
- Workplace Safety
- Administering Medications
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Aseptic and Sterilization Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Assessing Vital Signs
- Work Prioritization
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Registered Nurse
McKay Dee Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Surgical Technologist
McKay-Dee Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2023
Medication Technician
Fairfield Village of Layton
03.2011 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College
License - Surgical Technology
Davis Applied Technology College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
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