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Work History
Education
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Shellee Weaver

Licensed Practical Nurse
West Fork,AR
Shellee Weaver

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

32
years of professional experience

Work History

Access Medical Clinics
Prairie Grove, AR

Licensed Practical Nurse
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications , noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.

Ozark Surgical Associates
Fayetteville, AR

Licensed Practical Nurse
11.2001 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

North Hills Rehabilitation
Fayetteville, AR

Licensed Practical Nurse
1992.12 - 2001.10 (8 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Education

Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR

LICENSED PRACTAL NURSE from Nursing
12-1992

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Arkansas Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Caring for wounds
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Immunization Administration
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Compassionate Care
  • Preventive Care
  • Documenting incidents
  • Patient triaging
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Outpatient Care
  • Staff Supervision
  • Vital signs
  • Medical Records Management
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Patient Care
  • Activity Scheduling
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Charting
  • Recordkeeping and Maintenance
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Reliability

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Access Medical Clinics
04.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Ozark Surgical Associates
11.2001 - 04.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

North Hills Rehabilitation
1992.12 - 2001.10 (8 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

Northwest Technical Institute

LICENSED PRACTAL NURSE from Nursing

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