Shelly Edgar
Canton,TX
Summary
Clinical Nursing Professional with strong leadership skills and technical knowledge. Enhanced patient care through effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and meticulous medication monitoring. Motivated and adaptable, consistently embraced new challenges while maintaining a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal relationships.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
Terrell, Texas
02.2025 - Current
- Administered psychiatric medications according to physician orders across Terrell State Hospital units, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Monitored patients for side effects during medication passes on behavioral health wards, enhancing patient safety and medication effectiveness.
- Conducted weekly medication education sessions for patients, promoting understanding of treatment and fostering adherence.
- Documented medication administration in patient charts and MAR records.
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Tyler, Texas
12.2021 - 01.2025
- Administering G-tube medications. Document a medication administration and ADLs and nurses' notes. Providing care with ADLs with pediatric patients.
- Provided tracheostomy care to ensure airway patency and patient comfort. Managed urostomy care to promote skin integrity and maintain patient hygiene.
- Delivered home-based skilled nursing care for Maxim Healthcare patients
- Completed patient assessments and updated care plans
- Administered medications and monitored treatment responses
School Nurse
Terrell ISD
Terrell, Texas
11.2020 - 12.2024
- Delivered individualized nursing support to a student with significant medical issues while documenting notes in EMR.
- Managed student health records and daily care at Terrell ISD campuses.
- Administered medications and maintained medication logs per district health procedures.
- Evaluated student symptoms and delivered first aid during school day.
Clinical Nurse
Christus Health
Canton, TX
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided vaccinations to patients to ensure immunization compliance during direct patient care; physician medication refills requested; documenting phone calls in EMR; referrals and pre-certifications handled
- Delivered bedside care following CHRISTUS Health clinical standards and safety protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for treatment changes.
Home Health LVN
Care pro
Mesquite, Texas
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Administered medications and reinforced treatment plans in patient homes.
- Delivered skilled nursing care during home visits for Care pro clients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurses.
- Administered medications and reinforced treatment plans in patient homes.
- Delivered skilled nursing care during home visits for Care pro clients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurses.
Wound Care Nurse
Transition Healthcare
Tyler, Texas
04.2006 - 07.2015
- Assisted with wound assessment and treatment in long-term care setting, following physician orders, operating wound VAC equipment, and documenting nursing notes to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Assessed transition healthcare patients' wounds and documented healing changes.
- Performed sterile dressing changes using facility wound care protocols.
- Monitored infection signs and reported concerns to providers.
Clinic Nurse
Tylar neurosurgical associates
Tyler, Texas
02.2001 - 11.2004
- Supported doctors during procedures by receiving orders, executing follow-through, documenting nurses' notes, and refilling pain pumps.
- Triage neurosurgical patients at Tylar neurosurgical associates for urgent clinic needs.
- Document assessments and care plans in electronic medical records.
- Triage neurosurgical patients at Tylar neurosurgical associates for urgent clinic needs.
- Document assessments and care plans in electronic medical records.
- Coordinate preoperative instructions with surgeons, staff, and patient families.
Education
LVN - LVN
Tyler Junior College Tyler Texas
Tyler, TX 08.1998 - 12.2000
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication administration records
- Psychiatric medications
- Medication education
- Medication reconciliation
- EMR charting
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan updates
- Drug allergy identification
- Adverse reaction monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Mental health support
- Quality improvement
- Chronic disease management
- Home health care
- Infection control
- Immunization administration
- Injectable medication delivery
- Medication error prevention
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Pediatric care
Accomplishments
- Florence Nightingale, pin in nursing school
Timeline
Medication Nurse
Terrell State Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
12.2021 - 01.2025
School Nurse
Terrell ISD
11.2020 - 12.2024
Clinical Nurse
Christus Health
05.2017 - 03.2020
Home Health LVN
Care pro
08.2015 - 04.2017
Wound Care Nurse
Transition Healthcare
04.2006 - 07.2015
Clinic Nurse
Tylar neurosurgical associates
02.2001 - 11.2004
LVN - LVN
Tyler Junior College Tyler Texas
08.1998 - 12.2000