Shelley Lee
Pittsburgh,PA
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/BSN
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
Coraopolis, PA
12.2014 - Current
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
RN LPN Nursing Instructor
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Guided and supervised nursing students in classroom, lab and clinical learning activities.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss departmental policies and procedures.
- Provided instruction on nursing concepts and practices to students in a classroom setting.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
- Supervised student clinical activities in various healthcare settings.
- Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Organized and maintained current records of student progress.
- Developed assessments to evaluate student performance.
- Assisted in recruitment of students for nursing program per admission policies and procedures, increasing enrollment.
- Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.
- Designed personal clinical assignments consistent with student's knowledge base, competency and learning needs.
- Procured knowledge of national and local trends in nursing practices to successfully integrate into learning activities.
- Advised students regarding academic issues or concerns they may have had during their studies.
- Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
- Contributed professional feedback to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation hours.
- Evaluated student's competency based upon laboratory simulations and clinical experiences.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Provided guidance on professional licensure exams such as NCLEX-RN or CGFNS Certification Exam.
- Created course materials such as lesson plans, handouts, and tests.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among students.
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Supplied each student with syllabus complying with course requirements, attendance requirements and related course procedures.
- Monitored student learning outcomes and provided feedback to ensure mastery of course material.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Conducted clinical evaluations of students in hospital settings.
- Maintained current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, and student academic progress.
- Mentored new instructors on curriculum development and teaching techniques.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to develop innovative approaches to teaching nursing courses.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to accreditation standards.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
LPN
Manor Care Health Services
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2008 - 12.2014
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA01.2021
LPN - Nursing
Western Area Career And Technology Center
Canonsburg, PA06.2008
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Patient Monitoring
- Unit Administration
- Procedure Assistance
Timeline
RN LPN Nursing Instructor
Pittsburgh Technical College
10.2022 - 07.2024
RN/BSN
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
12.2014 - Current
LPN
Manor Care Health Services
08.2008 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pittsburgh Technical College
LPN - Nursing
Western Area Career And Technology Center
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