Shelly Nikles
New Haven,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Trinity Health Care
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Clincal Nurse
A Line Staffing
12.2015 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Clincal Nurse
DMC
08.2011 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Self
08.2003 - Current
- Developed comprehensive knowledge on legal aspects affecting healthcare providers, contributing to more effective representation in court proceedings.
- Assisted in trial preparation activities, including drafting deposition questions and preparing exhibits that clearly demonstrated key points in the case.
- Facilitated the development of strategic litigation plans by performing a comprehensive assessment of each case''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Supported legal counsel in pursuing cases involving nursing home neglect or abuse through detailed analysis of patient care records and relevant facility policies.
- Reduced workload for legal team members by taking on tasks such as conducting medical literature reviews and analyzing health insurance claims data.
Nurse Manager
SKID
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Clinical Nurse
Frazer Villa
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
Clinical Nurse
Revearance Home Health Care
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
Clinical Nurse
William Beaumont Hospital Troy
06.2004 - 08.2008
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MISkills
- Vital Signs Documentation
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- Quality Assurance
- Care Coordination
- Care Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Resource Utilization
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Examination
BLS, ACLS and NRP
Maintained and active
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Trinity Health Care
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Manager
SKID
12.2019 - 09.2022
Clinical Nurse
Frazer Villa
01.2019 - 11.2019
Clinical Nurse
Revearance Home Health Care
03.2016 - 10.2017
Clincal Nurse
A Line Staffing
12.2015 - Current
Clincal Nurse
DMC
08.2011 - Current
Clinical Nurse
William Beaumont Hospital Troy
06.2004 - 08.2008
Legal Nurse Consultant
Self
08.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Northern Michigan University
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