Shelby Sorensen
Riverside,IA
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse eager to provide compassionate and impactful care for patients in all health and living conditions. Committed to integrating new and emerging care techniques. Dedicated to individualized healthcare planning to provide optimal outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Iowa City, IA
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of pediatric patients.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Ensured proper operating room etiquette by maintaining room sterilization
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point Health- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ChildServe Childcare Center
Johnston , Iowa
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cross trained on both the Critical Care Unit and Transitional Care Unit
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Pediatric Nursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Central College
Pella, IA05.2020
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with patients, families, and healthcare staff
- Maintains proper patient confidentiality
- CPR certified
- Ability to articulate complex problems with critical thinking skills
- Effective time management skills
- Strong technological proficiency with high organizational skills
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point Health- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
05.2020 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
ChildServe Childcare Center
06.2017 - 05.2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Pediatric Nursing
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Central College
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