Shelly Wilkerson
Poplar Bluff,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Home Service
St Louis, MO
10.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and documented all interventions in patient records.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Reported any changes in patient conditions or behaviors immediately to supervising physician.
- Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients in the home setting according to physician orders.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Allen Home Care Service
Sikeston , MO
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Conducted patient-focused planning and case management designed to meet individual health and service needs for quality and cost-effective outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and documented all interventions in patient records.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Reported any changes in patient conditions or behaviors immediately to supervising physician.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
LPN Office Nurse
St Francis Medical Partners
Poplar Bluff, MO
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Provided education and counseling on health-related topics to patients and their families.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
Education
Nursing
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
Poplar Bluff, MO06-2013
High School Diploma -
Daviess County High School
Owensboro, KY05-1992
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Immunization Administration
- Medical Documentation
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Room Preparation
- Chart Updating
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Compassion and Empathy
- EMR Updating
- Pediatric Nursing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Ventilator Management
- Seizure Management
- Behavioral Support
Accomplishments
- Nurse of the Month May 2022
- Nurse of the year Dec 2022
Timeline
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Home Service
10.2021 - Current
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Allen Home Care Service
02.2018 - 10.2021
LPN Office Nurse
St Francis Medical Partners
08.2013 - 02.2017
Nursing
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center
High School Diploma -
Daviess County High School
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