Shelby Stafford
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Health
06.2025 - Current
- Triage emergency patients, prioritizing care based on acuity and presenting symptoms.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient changes, and escalated critical findings to providers.
- Administered medications and IV therapies following emergency department protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated care with physicians, technicians, and ancillary teams during high-volume shifts.
Nursing Extern
Christus Health/Lake Charles Memorial
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Shadowed clinical staff to apply hospital protocols, safety standards, and patient-care workflows.
- Assisted nurses with routine care tasks, supporting timely and compassionate patient service.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations/units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2025
Associates - General Studies
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05-2025
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Health
06.2025 - Current
Nursing Extern
Christus Health/Lake Charles Memorial
05.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Associates - General Studies
McNeese State University