Accomplished and energetic ER/TRAUMA nurse with a solid 10+ year history in emergency nursing. Other specialties include PACU, PRE OP, and Psych. From rural critical access hospitals to large level 1 trauma facilities, I am well-versed and versatile. Highly skilled in PIV placement from pediatric to geriatric. I believe in the importance of continued education and staying up to date on clinical practices and outcomes.
Hi, I’m
Shelly Reeves
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clovis Community Medical CenterClovis, CA
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
10.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
Very fast-paced ER with high acuity and patient volumes. Patient clientele range from pediatric to geriatric.
Nebraska Medical Center ER/TraumaOmaha, NE
Travel ER Registered Nurse/PACU
07.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Very busy Level 1 ER/ trauma/teaching facility. High patient volume and acuity, from pediatric to geriatric.
Freeman Hospital ER/trauma Joplin, MO
Travel ER Registered Nurse/RN, PACU
10.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Very fast-paced level 1 ER/trauma center located between 3 different states treating a vast array of rural and non- rural traumas. High acuity and patient volume, range from pediatric to geriatric.
- PRE OP
- PACU - Post OP
Saint Luke's HospitalKansas City, MO
Emergency Room/trauma Registered Nurse
06.2017 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Busy Level 1 ER, with 7 initial free-standing ERs, high patient volume with high patient acuity.
Excelsior Medical Excelsior Springs, MO
Emergency Room/PRE/POST OP Registered Nurse
12.2012 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Very busy rural critical access ER, with a large pediatric volume.
- Skilled in PRE/POST OP
Mobile PICC Kansas City, MO
Certified Venous Access Nurse
03.2012 - Current
Job overview
- BAARD PICC certified
- Highly skilled PIV placement that includes ultrasound guidance when needed.
- Certified in Large bore placement (14g-18g)
- Pediatric PIV certification, including scalp placement
- Infusion Certified
Education
Graceland UniversityLamoni, IA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing/ENP/FNP
University Overview
Creator of The Life Saving Acronym ACT NOW -
University Overview
ACT NOW was created to mirror what BE FAST did for stroke recognition. ACT NOW is a life-saving acronym that aids in recognizing atypical and typical signs of heart attack. This life-saving acronym was recognized and implemented system-wide in the prestigious St Lukes's Health system. Please check out my interview on YOU TUBE, Shelly Reeves, and ACT NOW.
Skills
- TNCC Certified
- STROKE/STEMI Certified
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- PICC Vascular Certified
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Clovis Community Medical Center
10.2022 - 02.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse/PACU
Nebraska Medical Center ER/Trauma
07.2022 - 10.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse/RN, PACU
Freeman Hospital ER/trauma
10.2021 - 07.2022
Emergency Room/trauma Registered Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2022
Emergency Room/PRE/POST OP Registered Nurse
Excelsior Medical
12.2012 - 06.2018
Certified Venous Access Nurse
Mobile PICC
03.2012 - Current
Graceland University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing/ENP/FNP
Creator of The Life Saving Acronym ACT NOW -