Shelly Faust

• Assessment of patient from door, to triage, EMS or air service.
• Triage and stabilization trauma trained.
• Current ACLS, ENPC , TNCC , NCI and BLS.
• Worked as a team and primary RN in all code blue, code stroke, trauma code, sepsis, sexual assault, behavioral health , all aspect of busy emergency dept seeing 200 plus pts per day.
• Ultrasound IV proficient as well as peripheral IV.
• Proficient in critical multiple drips, cardiac, sedation, paralytics, ventilation, vasopressors , anti arrhythmic and critical medications for patients who are stabilized in ED as well as boarded.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
• Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• Critical access 25 bed hospital ICU.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Float pool RN BSN to med surgical , ortho, neuro, bone, trauma , cardiac, step down ICU.
• Streamlined patient registration processes for a smoother check-in experience and reduced wait times.
• Enhanced patient communication by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns in a professional manner.
• Collaborated with medical staff to ensure accurate record-keeping, contributing to improved patient care.
• Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy.

Started as LPN while working my way towards RN and then BSN.

Managed Care for 15 sub acute patients.

Took care o all wound care post op and medications and treatments.

Provided end of life care.

Safe ergonmics.