Shelley White-Luellen
Dover,Ohio
Summary
Enthusiastic family oriented Operating Room Nurse with the drive to give exemplary care to patients of all ages. Veteran professional proudly offering 31 years expertise assisting surgeons with procedures, being a patient advocate, and maintaining poise while handling stressful situations. Support needs of surgical patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. Dependable individual always willing to go the extra mile. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Resource Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital
06.1996 - Current
- Skilled circulating nurse, scrub nurse, and first assistant
- In charge of Union Hospital's Total Joint Pathway which involved educating patients for the upcoming surgery and assisting the Orthopedic surgeon to ensure the patients were in optimal health for their surgeries
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
SCHOOL NURSE
Dover City Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
- Oversaw health services for school of 650 students and faculty
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Vision and Hearing evaluations
- Covid care liaison for Tuscarawas County Health Department and Dover Middle School including extensive use of spreadsheets, emails and documentation between families and Dover City Schools.
STAFF NURSE
OR, DOCTORS HOSPITAL
05.1992 - 01.1996
Internal Travel Nurse OR
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Worked as a Circulating nurse in the Operating Room
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Kent State University
New Philadelphia, OH05.1992
Skills
- Surgical patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection Control Measures
- Medical Supply Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medical histories
- Vital signs
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Preventative health
Affiliations
Certified Nurse of the Operating Room since 1995 with
continued recertification every 5 years.
Registered Nurse First Assistant since 2001.
Certification
RN Ohio
RN North Carolina
Have applied for my MSL
Timeline
Internal Travel Nurse OR
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
SCHOOL NURSE
Dover City Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Orthopedic Resource Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital
06.1996 - Current
STAFF NURSE
OR, DOCTORS HOSPITAL
05.1992 - 01.1996
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Kent State University
RN Ohio
RN North Carolina
Have applied for my MSL
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