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Shelli Elwood

San Antonio

Summary

Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with seven years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Nurse

Kindred Hospital
12.2024 - Current
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in long-term acute critical care units.

System Resource Pool Nurse

HCA Methodist Healthcare
09.2019 - 11.2024
  • Provide inpatient acute care nursing including intensive care, stepdown, telemetry, and emergency departments
  • Preceptor to new nurse graduates
  • Assisted with rapid response teams in multiple units at different hospitals
  • Supervised staff in critical care units as a charge nurse and assisted house supervisor
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Registered Nurse

Northeast Baptist Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2019
  • Provided inpatient acute care nursing to the adult population
  • Implemented and provided nursing care plans
  • Coordinated treatments with multidisciplinary healthcare team members
  • Educated patients on nutrition, medications, and plans of care
  • Provided excellent customer care service according to the HCAHP survey
  • Provided quality nursing care in accordance with patient care policies and procedures
  • Administered medications and injections including vaccinations
  • Demonstrated teamwork with healthcare team members
  • Advocated for patients and family members

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing

Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX
05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Community Health

The University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
05.2011

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Family support
  • Ventilator management
  • Quality improvement
  • Resource utilization
  • Detail-oriented
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse

Timeline

ICU Nurse

Kindred Hospital
12.2024 - Current

System Resource Pool Nurse

HCA Methodist Healthcare
09.2019 - 11.2024

Registered Nurse

Northeast Baptist Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Community Health

The University of Texas San Antonio

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Nursing

Baptist School of Health Professions

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