Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional References
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SHELBY ROUSSEL

Magnolia,MS

Summary

Experienced registered nurse with in diverse healthcare settings, including long-term care, psychiatric care, medical-surgical/oncology unit, and specialty care clinics. Seeking to transition into a staff position after traveling for 2 years. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor

St. Thomas West
07.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
  • Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
  • Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 6 surgical patients per day.

Floor Nurse

Avera Prince of Peace
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Worked closely with doctors and social workers to provide seamless transitions between care settings
  • Assessed patients to establish condition, monitor intervention outcomes, and benefit of the care plan.

Clinical Nurse

Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Analyzed clinic data to identify trends and areas requiring targeted interventions for improved patient outcomes.
  • Reduced wait times for appointments through efficient clinic management and scheduling techniques.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining safe and sterile environment for patients and staff.

Floor Nurse

North Ridge Care Center
10.2017 - 01.2022
  • Demonstrated strong time management skills while attending multiple patient needs simultaneously during busy shifts.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or concerns to the nursing staff promptly, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
  • Ensured accurate medication administration by closely following physician orders and maintaining detailed records.

Floor Nurse

Ochsner Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2017
  • Enhanced patient care by providing thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
  • Reduced medication errors through diligent administration and careful documentation of medications for patients.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and stay current on best practices in nursing care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS
05.2022

Technical Diploma - Nursing

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
12.2016

Associate of Science - Biology

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
05.2014

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Care Coordination
  • Professionalism
  • Advanced wound care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Compassionate Care
  • Family Support
  • Reliability
  • EMR Documentation

Certification

  • Louisiana Registered Nurse, Multistate, License #225480
  • AHA Basic Life Support
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS

Professional References

Abigail Chacon- (615)-481-6089, actc1898@gmail.com

Lori Coleman- (856)-816-2527, loricoleman09@yahoo.com

Bessica Clark- (225)-573-5259, bessicaclark@gmail.com

Timeline

Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor

St. Thomas West
07.2023 - Current

Floor Nurse

Avera Prince of Peace
02.2023 - 05.2023

Clinical Nurse

Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022

Floor Nurse

North Ridge Care Center
10.2017 - 01.2022

Floor Nurse

Ochsner Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Technical Diploma - Nursing

Delgado Community College

Associate of Science - Biology

Delgado Community College
SHELBY ROUSSEL