Shella Kortekaas
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 3 years of clinical experience within diverse healthcare settings. Proven ability to provide high quality patient care while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety. Skilled in performing comprehensive assessments, coordinating treatment plans , and communicating with patients, family’s, and healthcare teams. Proficient in utilizing electronic health records (EHR) and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Strong communication and critical thinking skills, with a genuine passion for improving patient outcomes. Dedicated to delivering personalized patient-centered care and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Anesthesia Care
Crovetti Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Las Vegas , NV
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Provided patient education regarding recovery process and pain management techniques.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date in the electronic health record system.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures.
- Instructed family members on post-operative care techniques at home.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with attending physician.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated follow up appointments with primary care providers upon discharge.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
Registered Nurse
Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Las Vegas , NV
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Caregiver
Caregiving with Angels
Apple Valley , CA
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT08.2022
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Trauma Recovery
- Infection Control
- Decision-Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Discharging
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Pulmonary Assessments
References
- Professor Rebecca Blair-Stevenson
DNP, MSD Ed., RN, CNE
(951) 692-5703
Beckybrn@yahoo.com
Professor
- Professor Sandy Bergman
Instructor, MSN-Ed., RN
(785) 375-8445
Sbergmanrn@gmail.com
- Asia Richard
BSN, RN
(702) 818-0254
Asiarichard@me.com
Nursing Program
Timeline
Post Anesthesia Care
Crovetti Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
12.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
Caregiver
Caregiving with Angels
02.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
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