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Shelley Hinote

LAWRENCEVILLE,Georgia

Summary

Dynamic Rapid Response Nurse with Northside Hospital Gwinnett, skilled in advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and critical thinking. Enhanced patient safety through the development of rapid response protocols, achieving improved patient satisfaction scores. Known for compassionate care and effective staff training, fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rapid Response Nurse

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2014 - Current
  • Utilizing advance critical care skills in early recognition/ treatment of deteriorating patients
  • Foster strong relationships with physicians, specialists, and support staff to create a cohesive healthcare environment focused on patient well-being
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of best practices in rapid response nursing.
  • Acted as a resource to fellow nursing staff members by sharing knowledge and expertise in rapid response techniques and best practices.
  • Collaborated with physicians to create individualized care plans for high-risk patients, reducing complications during treatment.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between units for critically ill patients, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate handoffs.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, enabling efficient information retrieval for healthcare providers and facilitating continuity of care.

COVID ICU Nurse Clinicain

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
08.2020 - 09.2023
  • Responsible for education and training in the COVID ICU
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and interventions.
  • Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities.
  • Served as a mentor to new clinicians, providing guidance on techniques, documentation standards, and ethical considerations in practice.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for better patient care through effective communication and teamwork.


  • When unit had critical staffing I supplemented staffing, either taking patients, preforming CRRT, or acting as a Charge nurse

Supervisor of Interventional Radiology

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
04.2017 - 10.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Maintain and balance the schedules, ON call schedule and time management. Submit time cards to payroll.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.

Registered Nurse Trauma ICU

Northside Gwinnett Hospital
02.2010 - 01.2017
  • Relief charge nurse
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
02.2010 - 12.2011
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
  • Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
  • Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
  • Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.

Registered Nurse- PACU

DeKalb Medical at North Decatur
02.2007 - 01.2010
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.

Registered Nurse ICU/CCU Registered Nurse

DeKalb Medical at North Decatur
08.1997 - 01.2007
  • 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.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements ensuring patient safety throughout each process.
  • Oversaw various aspects of care by managing pa catheters and arterials llines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.

Education

Emergency Medicine

Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GA
01-2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
07-1997

Nursing

Faulkner State University Bay Minnette
Bay Minette, AL
07-1995

Skills

  • Advanced life support expertise
  • Coordinated approach to patient deterioration management
  • Patient vital signs assessment
  • Skilled at prioritizing concurrent responsibilities
  • Airway management-
  • Intravenous therapy with sedation, vasopressors, and antiarrhythmics drugs

Certification

  • ACLS, BLS and CCRN

Timeline

COVID ICU Nurse Clinicain

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
08.2020 - 09.2023

Supervisor of Interventional Radiology

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
04.2017 - 10.2020

Rapid Response Nurse

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
01.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse Trauma ICU

Northside Gwinnett Hospital
02.2010 - 01.2017

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
02.2010 - 12.2011

Registered Nurse- PACU

DeKalb Medical at North Decatur
02.2007 - 01.2010

Registered Nurse ICU/CCU Registered Nurse

DeKalb Medical at North Decatur
08.1997 - 01.2007

Emergency Medicine

Gwinnett Technical College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bishop State Community College

Nursing

Faulkner State University Bay Minnette

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