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Education
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Certification
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RegisteredNurse

Shelley E. Meanor

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Compassionate and Caring Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Develop comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Florida State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Medical-Surgical care units. Most recently, Intermediate Care. Charge Nurse experience and a Certified Preceptor driven to help guide nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Medical-Surgical and Intermediate Care Nursing while driving innovation. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 20+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to a variety patients. Knowledgeable about patient requirements and skilled at maximizing comfort and safety. . Compassionate and forward-thinking in managing multiple aspects of patient care with a collaborative approach.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
02.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.

Staff Nurse

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital | Florida
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.

Rehabilitation Nurse

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee
11.2018 - 12.2021
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Staff Nurse

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Florida
12.2008 - 02.2019
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Travel Nurse

Access Staffing LLC
11.2007 - 11.2008
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Maine Medical Center
07.2002 - 11.2007
  • Monitored and managed various treatment/care interventions
  • Informed Physicians of lab results and overall progress, Direct and
  • Indirect patient care, Charge Nurse and Preceptor Experience, Professional interaction and Communication Skills
  • Head-toToe
  • Trained many new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Southern Maine
Portland, Maine
05.2002

Skills

  • Proficient in analyzing and communicating changes in patient condition and pertinent data with the Healthcare Team
  • Telemetry and Bedside Monitoring
  • Medication administration, including titratable intravenous drips
  • Familiar with Cerner and Meditec Operating Systems

Certification

ACLS certified

  • IMCU experience
  • Medical Surgical Experience

Timeline

Travel Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
02.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital | Florida
04.2021 - 12.2022

Rehabilitation Nurse

Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee
11.2018 - 12.2021

Staff Nurse

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Florida
12.2008 - 02.2019

Travel Nurse

Access Staffing LLC
11.2007 - 11.2008

Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse

Maine Medical Center
07.2002 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Southern Maine
Shelley E. Meanor