Shelley Bavido
Union City,TN
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse and former Surgical Assistant with a strong background in patient education and care coordination. Proven ability to communicate effectively and support surgical teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Womens Clinic
Union City, Tennessee
07.2016 - 07.2025
- Administered medications per physician's orders and nursing protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated changes to the healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Assisted in wound care and dressing changes, addressing diverse patient needs to promote healing and comfort.
Surgical Assistant
Dr Grover Schleifer
Union City, Tennessee
2010 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure seamless workflow in the operating room.
- Recorded patient vital signs to ensure health stability and informed the medical team of any changes.
- Communicated with patients to provide reassurance and address concerns before surgery.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
Union City, Tennessee
06.1993 - 10.2003
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Administered medications per physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Monitored and tracked patient vital signs, communicating significant changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output, and glucose levels to ensure comprehensive patient assessment and care.
- Monitored patient respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Assisted in wound care and dressing changes for individual patients.
- Provided patient and family education on health management and recovery plans.
- Guided patients and families in understanding health management practices and recovery plans to enhance wellness.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Weakley County Licensed Nursing Program
Dresden, TNSkills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Surgical support
- Patient education
- Care coordination
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Womens Clinic
07.2016 - 07.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.1993 - 10.2003
Surgical Assistant
Dr Grover Schleifer
2010 - 12.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
Weakley County Licensed Nursing Program