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Shelby Vargas

La Crosse,WI

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Emplify Health by Gundersen
La Crosse, WI
05.2022 - Current
  • Effectively and clearly communicates with the interdisciplinary team, coworkers, patients and families to ensure optimal care.
  • Assesses patients and problem solves challenges that arise.
  • Skills that I gained include giving blood, placing and/or pulling NG tubes, passing oral, IV and subcutaneous medications safely and in a timely manner, maintaining insulin and heparin drips, to name a few.
  • Experience mentoring and supporting students and new nurses during their time on the unit
  • Participated in code situations and provided assistance as necessary.
  • Trained as a Charge Nurse and able to help support the team as needed

Certified Nursing Assistant

Winona Health
Winona, MN
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Assisting RNs, LPNs, and CNAs with the care of the patients in the hospital setting
  • Caring for patients during their stay in the hospital by assisting with activities of daily living such as staying hydrated, remaining active, and being attentive to their physical and emotional needs
  • Keeping a safe and welcoming environment for patients, families, and staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Science Nursing

Winona State University (WSU)
Winona, MN
05.2022

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Relationship building
  • Patient assessments
  • Clinical judgment
  • Care planning
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Precepting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient management
  • Patient evaluation

Certification

  • American Heart Association- BLS renewal date: 04/30/2027
  • RN licenses renewal date WI- 2/29/2028 and MN- 6/30/2026

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Emplify Health by Gundersen
05.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Winona Health
01.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor’s Degree - Science Nursing

Winona State University (WSU)