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Shelia Shelton

CHICAGO,Cook/Chi

Summary

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Waterfront Terrace
CHICAGO, IL
11.2012 - 07.2017
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Communication with family and Medical Director as needed.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursepower
Chicago, IL
01.1999 - 02.2017
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Kennedy King College
6301 S Halsted

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Dawson Technical Institute
3900 S State Street
08.1999

Skills

  • Procedure Explanation
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Wound Dressing
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Information Compiling and Auditing
  • Epic Systems
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Work Planning and Coordination
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Needs Assessment
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Admission
  • Seizure Precautions
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Physician Support
  • Time Management
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Tracheotomy Tubes
  • Administrative Support

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Waterfront Terrace
11.2012 - 07.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursepower
01.1999 - 02.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy

Kennedy King College

Certificate - Practical Nursing

Dawson Technical Institute

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