Shelby White
Charleston,WV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
CAMC Memorial Hospital
Charleston, WV
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and effective communication throughout the perioperative process.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from preoperative area to OR and recovery units, ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all phases of perioperative nursing care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and aiding in quality improvement initiatives.
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures by anticipating their needs and promptly providing necessary instruments or assistance as required.
- Participated in regular continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices for perioperative nursing care and improve overall performance as an OR nurse.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the operating room by actively identifying potential hazards and advocating for necessary improvements or interventions.
- Played an instrumental role in the successful completion of numerous surgeries by demonstrating exceptional skill, knowledge, and adaptability in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Open Heart Recovery
CAMC Memorial Hospital
Charleston, WV
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Huntington, WV12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV07.2017
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Wound Care
- Medical assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diabetes management
- Critical Care
- Lab result interpretation
- Compassion and Empathy
- Infection control measures
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
CAMC Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Open Heart Recovery
CAMC Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marshall University