Shelly Kurtz
Vinemont,AL
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in delivering patient care and ensuring high standards of practice. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse
Decatur Morgan West Hospital
Decatur, Alabama
04.2016 - 03.2023
- Manager: Charise Buel
- 256-973-4000
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
ICU Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, Alabama
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Manager: Kim Drake
- 256-429-4000
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
ICU Nurse
Cullman Regional Medical Center
Cullman, Alabama
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Manager: Kathy Jones
- 256-737-2000
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
ICU Nurse
Providence St Joseph
Burbank, California
12.2012 - 08.2013
- Manager Andrea Nordstrom
- 818-847-3521
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support.
ICU Charge Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, Alabama
04.2004 - 05.2011
- Manager Barry Fanning
- 256-429-5000
- Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions.
- Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the ICU.
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Manager Ken Bynum
- 205-939-4011
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
Staff Nurse and ICU Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2002 - 07.2004
- Manager Mary Blackstock
- 205-939-3444
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Brookwood Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Manager Lori Martin
- 205-877-1000
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
- Mentored new nursing staff in best practices for cardiac care, contributing to excellent teamwork and improved unit performance overall.
Float Nurse
Cullman Regional Medical Center
Cullman, Alabama
09.2001 - 03.2002
- Manager Timothy Vaughn
- 256-737-2000
- Ensured seamless continuity of care during transitions between units by thoroughly documenting patient information and sharing pertinent details with incoming staff members.
Staff Nurse
Decatur General Hospital
Decatur, Alabama
05.1999 - 09.2001
- Manager Suzanne Helms
- 256-341-2000
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Baptist Montclair
Birmingham, Alabama
03.1998 - 09.2000
- Manager Karen Smith
- 205-930-3101
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL01.1998
Skills
- Health education facilitation
- Commitment to patient safety
- Patient-centered care delivery
- Medication administration
- Wound management
Timeline
Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse
Decatur Morgan West Hospital
04.2016 - 03.2023
ICU Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2016
ICU Nurse
Cullman Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 03.2015
ICU Nurse
Providence St Joseph
12.2012 - 08.2013
ICU Charge Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
04.2004 - 05.2011
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
University of Alabama
01.2004 - 01.2005
Staff Nurse and ICU Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
02.2002 - 07.2004
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Brookwood Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2002
Float Nurse
Cullman Regional Medical Center
09.2001 - 03.2002
Staff Nurse
Decatur General Hospital
05.1999 - 09.2001
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Baptist Montclair
03.1998 - 09.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College