Shelia D. Wallin
Summary
I have 34 years of extensive nursing experience. Throughout my career, I have gained a wide array of professional nursing skills in intensive care units, which include cardiovascular, neurological, traumatic and medical/surgical, management, peri operative and postoperative. My vast knowledge and professionalism have afforded me the opportunity to serve and advance in several levels of leadership positions. I especially have a passion for working in preoperative and postoperative nursing, providing education for both patient and family members.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Peri-Post surgical assessment RN
Norman Regional Health System
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Retired Registered Nurse
None
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nurse Manager
Norman Specialty Hospital
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: (Has since closed)
- (Has since closed)
RN Orthopedics, Medical Surgical, Cardiac Decision Unit
Norman Regional Health System
09.2013 - 12.2015
Primary House Supervisor
Norman Specialty Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: (Has since closed)
- (Has since closed)
RN ICU Medical, Trauma, Neurological
University of Oklahoma Medical Center
09.2008 - 06.2009
RN Surgical, Trauma, Neurological, Cardiovascular
Cross Country Travel Nursing
01.2000 - 09.2008
Staff/Charge RN
Integris Southwest Medical Center
01.1998 - 07.2000
RN Surgical, Trauma, Neurological, Cardiovascular
Cross Country Travel Nursing
01.1997 - 12.1998
Staff/Charge RN ICU
Integris Southwest Medical Center
05.1992 - 01.1997
Education
Associate degree - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
01.1992
High School -
Blanchard High School
Blanchard, OK01.1980
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing triage
- Health education
- Culturally diverse populations
- Patient care direction
- Telephonic health information
- Nursing education
- Patient empowerment
- Health care decision making
- Resource referral
- Collaboration with Telehealth providers
- Outbound follow-up calls
Timeline
Retired Registered Nurse
None
06.2022 - 06.2022
Peri-Post surgical assessment RN
Norman Regional Health System
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Manager
Norman Specialty Hospital
12.2015 - 08.2016
RN Orthopedics, Medical Surgical, Cardiac Decision Unit
Norman Regional Health System
09.2013 - 12.2015
Primary House Supervisor
Norman Specialty Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2013
RN ICU Medical, Trauma, Neurological
University of Oklahoma Medical Center
09.2008 - 06.2009
RN Surgical, Trauma, Neurological, Cardiovascular
Cross Country Travel Nursing
01.2000 - 09.2008
Staff/Charge RN
Integris Southwest Medical Center
01.1998 - 07.2000
RN Surgical, Trauma, Neurological, Cardiovascular
Cross Country Travel Nursing
01.1997 - 12.1998
Staff/Charge RN ICU
Integris Southwest Medical Center
05.1992 - 01.1997
High School -
Blanchard High School
Associate degree - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
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