Shelley Post, BSN RN
Cincinnati,United States
Summary
Competent, experienced, organized, knowledgeable, and motivated Registered Nurse seeking a prn position in the Emergency Department of a rural critical access hospital in southeastern Indiana; possesses characteristics of a confident leader dedicated to process and procedure with the ultimate goal of providing competent and compassionate care to patients of all ages; collaborates effectively and efficiently with patients, families, and fellow staff members to maximize patient experience; exceeds expectations for staff performance; consistently participates in additional unit-based processes, including peer review panel for new staff nurses and ED leadership positions and relief charge nurse duties; seeks opportunities for team improvement; offers high integrity, attention to detail, and excellent decision-making abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, United States
07.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive and collaborative nursing care to patients in an emergency/critical care setting and assume various roles, including triage, relief charge, and primary caregiving RN
- Have received recognition from peers for continually supporting them when in the relief charge role
- Participate in continuing education via various methods to include in-person educational sessions and computer-based learning modules
- Participate on interview committee for new hires, including bedside nurses, charge nurses, and management
- Possess excellent communication skills with patients, families, physicians, other nurses, technicians, and ancillary services in order to provide the most competent care possible;
- Have been recognized on multiple surveys for providing excellent care and detailed explanations regarding care and discharge instructions
Infection Preventionist
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Cincinnati, United States
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Utilize evidence-based practice to implement infection control policies and practices for a large 184-bed acute care hospital
- Serve as a clinical resource and educator to those within the BSM sphere of influence and also as a clinical expert during accreditation visits and audits
- Support the Quality Assurance program by setting a positive example by following infection control practices and educating others to do the same
- Actively participate in the epidemiological process of infection transmission and assist in its reduction through direct communication with hospital personnel
- Utilize my extensive bedside nursing background, including practicing during various infectious outbreaks including Ebola and COVID-19, to provide optimal and safe care to our patients while maintaining and optimizing staff safety and wellness
Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Fairfield, United States
08.2001 - 03.2021
- Provide comprehensive and collaborative nursing care to patients in an emergency/critical care setting and assume/have assumed various roles including triage, relief charge, and primary caregiving RN
- Throughout this time, I have also been employed in an intensive care (October 2001 - October 2002) and ambulatory surgery (April 2015 - April 2017) settings within this same facility, while staying on staff in the Emergency Department and have been an active caregiver of patients within these environments
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aetna Better Health of Ohio
Cincinnati, United States
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Served as liaison between Aetna clients utilizing Medicare and Medicaid services and the healthcare community by conducting face-to-face/in-home and telephonic interval assessments to assess needs and facilitate access to care; collaborated with other disciplines to provide clients with holistic care in order to optimize their physical and mental healths
Military Officer/Registered Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
Travis AFB, United States
04.1996 - 04.2001
- Provided direct patient care to medical-oncology (04/1996 - 10/1998) and emergency department (10/1998 - 04/2001) patients during peacetime, including active duty members and their dependents, as well as veterans
- Charge RN and senior-ranking nursing officer on nursing units who oversaw care provided by USAF technicians; collaborated with other disciplines and outside agencies/facilities to obtain optimal care for these patients by either facilitating transport or arranging home care once discharged
- Participated in quarterly mass casualty/triage exercises, including annual Medical Readiness Trainings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12.1995
Skills
- Triage
- Critical-thinking
- Hands-on skills
- Documentation skills
- Electronic medical records
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Collaboration
- Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (IN), 10/31/25
- Registered Nurse (OH), 10/31/25
- Basic Life Support Provider, current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, current
Accomplishments
- Received Spirit of Mercy Award for excellence in patient care
- Recognized multiple times in discharge surveys for providing excellent and compassionate care to my patients and families
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
07.2022 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Bon Secours Mercy Health
03.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aetna Better Health of Ohio
04.2017 - 06.2018
Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department
Bon Secours Mercy Health
08.2001 - 03.2021
Military Officer/Registered Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
04.1996 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Bloomington
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