Shelly Stallings

Infusion Nurse:

• Emergency response team member
• Port and PICC line maintenance including lab draws, flushes, and dressing changes
• Medication mixing and preparation
• Adherence to medical orders
• Administration of various medications including biological drugs, antibiotics, hydration therapy, immunoglobulins, vaccines, and steroids
• Assessing and monitoring of patients including lab values and vital signs; prior to, during, and following treatments
• Accurate and appropriate documentation
• Obtaining peripheral access
• Updating, revising, and reviewing policies and procedures
• Communicating with physicians regarding patient care and concerns
• Wound dressing changes
• Patient teaching
• Suture removal
• Foley catheter access and care

Urgent Care Nurse:

• Administered patient care, including medication management and treatment plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
• Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure safety and comfort.
• Administered emergency care to patients with diverse medical needs in high-pressure environments.
• Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and efficient information sharing among healthcare providers.
• Conducted thorough assessments and triaged patients to prioritize treatment based on urgency of conditions.
• Educated patients and families on health management, discharge plans, and preventive care measures.
• Administered medications accurately as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among multiple prescriptions.
• Educated patients on proper aftercare procedures, potential complications, and necessary follow-up appointments to promote long-term health and recovery.
• Reduced wait times by implementing effective time management strategies and multitasking abilities in a high-stress environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced settings by effectively managing multiple responsibilities concurrently while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Streamlined the triage process to prioritize urgent cases and allocate resources effectively for optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

MRI Nurse:

• Educated patients on MRI procedures, addressing concerns to ensure comfort and understanding before exams.
• Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced patient throughput and reduced waiting times in imaging department.
• Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
• Mitigated risks associated with contrast media administration by carefully monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
• Increased department efficiency by cross-training in CT and X-ray technology for additional coverage.
• Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and compassionate care.
• Administered patient care during radiological procedures, ensuring safety and comfort such as MR guided breast biopsies.
• Monitored vital signs and reactions , responding promptly to any complications from oral or IV sedation.
• Conducted histories and researched any implants to insure safety before any MRI.

• Administered patient care during interventional procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and standards.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients undergoing radiological interventions.
• Monitored patient vital signs and responses throughout procedures, adjusting interventions as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Educated patients on pre- and post-procedure care, enhancing understanding of treatment processes and expected recovery paths.
• Rapid response/Code team member
• PICC line insertion, care and maintenance
• Balloon pump care and maintenance
• Pre, peri, and post procedural RN for a variety of elective/emergent procedures including: central line insertions, HD catheter insertions, Cardiac catheterizations/interventions, STEMI's, peripheral angiograms/angioplasties, pacemaker insertions, ICD insertions, Thoracentesis, CT guided biopsies, U/S guided biopsies, cardioversions, transesophageal echocardiograms, GI bleeds, and IVC filter placements.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in critical care settings.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, identifying changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, fostering understanding and compliance with care protocols.
• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Cared for patients with a variety of serious medical conditions including: shock, pulmonary diseases, heart failure, and Diabetes.
• Managed care for patients needing ventilator or balloon pump assistance.

Cath Lab/Cath Lab Recovery:

• Administered medications and monitored patient vitals during cardiac procedures, pacemaker insertion, ICD insertion, peripheral angiogram/intervention, and ablations.
• Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for catheterization.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
• Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.