Shelby Russo

Jupiter,FL

Summary

I graduated from the University of South Florida in May 2022. I was in the Nursing Program Fall of 2020 Cohort. I did my nursing clinical at Tampa General Hospital where I had the opportunity to advance my learning and skills. I then moved back to my hometown in Jupiter, Florida. I am now working at Jupiter Medical Center as a Telemetry Registered Nurse. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

year of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse on Telemetry Floor

Jupiter Medical Center

08.2022 - Current

Administered medications to patients as prescribed by physicians.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

High School Diploma -

Jupiter High School

Jupiter, FL

Skills

Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
Heart Monitoring
Operational Standards

Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Patient Education

Accomplishments

HEC modules certiﬁcate (Psychiatric Mental Health)
FEMA (Complex Health II)
Medical Spanish Canopy, Level 1 Certiﬁcate/ Spring 2022
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Senior Preceptorship Experience at Tampa General Hospital Oncology/Med Surg ﬂoor
Completed180 direct patient contact hours under the guidance of the nurse preceptor
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL- (Patient-Centered Care, Complex I and II, )

Additional Information

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS , Pearl Mae Scholarship (2018-2021) J.M. Rubin Scholarship (2021-2022) Congressional Award Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medal (2016-2018) RESEARCH Evidence-Based Practice Project

Certification

Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS)

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Registered Nurse

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