Shelly Yeary, RN, BSN
Ocala,FL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 20 years of combined expertise in the operating room, labor and delivery, emergency services, trauma services, patient care and team leadership. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Patient-oriented, compassionate nursing professional experienced in patient care and advocacy within units. Accomplished at implementing policies, procedures and protocols to achieve core measures benchmarks. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge.
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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Operating Room (Weekend Nights)
Ocala Regional Medical Center
Ocala, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided surgical support to help trauma, general, orthopedic and neuro surgeons execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Provided pre-op duties and patient care technicians duties.
- Provided support and completed room turn over duties.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, trauma service, emergency department, blood bank, post anesthesia care unit, trauma intensive care unit, nursing house supervisor and anesthesia, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Restocked supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
- Executed pre-surgical preparation, transporting specimens and supplies to operating room.
- Followed standard precautions using personal protective equipment to maintain safe and secure settings.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest and traumas.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Supervised registered nurses, surgical scrub technicians and patient care technicians.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
- Prioritized requests, responding to stat orders immediately.
- Prepared OR charts with proper labels and records.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Maintained sterile field and supplied retractors and tools to physicians.
- Prepared sterile solutions and medications and confirmed proper surgical equipment functionality.
- Verified availability of operating room equipment, instruments and medicine to doctors and nurses prior to surgery.
- Took specimens to laboratory for analysis.
- Helped surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Exhibited confidence to work extremely well under pressure and with variety of physicians of different temperaments.
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Follows complex and comprehensive verbal and written instructions.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
Weekend Night Operating Room Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Center
Ocala, FL
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided direct patient care in the operating room, including pre-operative and post-operative assessments.
- Assisted surgeons with procedures, such as positioning patients and passing instruments.
- Maintained a sterile environment during surgery through use of proper techniques and knowledge of aseptic technique.
- Performed scrub duties to include selection and opening of supplies, preparation of surgical field, and instrumentation during surgical cases.
- Assisted circulating nurse with assessment of patient's condition prior to, during, and after procedure.
- Ensured that all equipment necessary for the procedure was available and functioning properly prior to beginning case.
- Evaluated patient response to anesthesia throughout the procedure, taking appropriate action when indicated.
- Initiated emergency measures in response to life threatening situations or complications occurring during surgery.
- Collaborated with members of the healthcare team regarding patient care plans.
- Managed inventory levels in operating rooms ensuring adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Performed accurate documentation of nursing activities in accordance with standards.
- Demonstrated competency in the application of principles related to infection control practices.
- Prepared skin sites according to accepted protocols prior to incisional entry.
- Identified potential risks associated with surgical procedures.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and unit beds.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Munroe Regional Medical Center
Ocala, FL
01.2006 - 04.2014
- Monitored fetal heart rates, maternal vital signs, and uterine contractions during labor and delivery.
- Assisted physicians with labor and delivery procedures, including cesarean sections.
- Scrubbed, Assisted and Circulated in emergency cesarean sections.
- Provided emotional support to patients throughout labor and delivery process.
- Administered medication as prescribed by the physician.
- Educated patients on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, nutrition, and infant safety.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Performed physical assessments of newborns after birth.
- Maintained accurate documentation in patient medical records according to established standards.
- Provided guidance and instruction to family members regarding newborn care.
- Initiated resuscitation measures for newborns requiring special attention at birth.
- Responded appropriately to obstetrical emergencies that may arise during deliveries.
- Assessed psychological needs of mothers following childbirth and provided appropriate counseling services when necessary.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Munroe Regional Medical Center
Ocala, FL
05.2003 - 01.2006
- First Assisted in open general, gynecology and small vascular cases.
- Dr. Ravi Chandra's primary Circulator for his microvascular cases. With that came great responsibility for completing in-depth pre-operative patient screenings, along with review of their lab results with Dr. Chandra directly. I implemented and carried out the final safe guard stage prior to the microvascular case.
- Ran the MedRad contrast bolusing machine for microvascular cases.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
- Provided direct care to patients in the operating room, including pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Prepared and maintained patient charts for accuracy of all data collected during nursing care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Organized supplies for each procedure ensuring that necessary equipment was available when needed.
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
- Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
- Helped surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves.
- Prepared OR charts with proper labels and records.
- Verified availability of operating room equipment, instruments and medicine to doctors and nurses prior to surgery.
- Prepared sterile solutions and medications and confirmed proper surgical equipment functionality.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2007
Associate of Arts - Nursing
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL05.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL05.2003
Master of Science - Women's Health And Midwifery
Georgetown University
Washington, DCSkills
- Licensed RN with BSN in Florida
- Certified in BLS
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care Nursing Care Coordination
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Patient Care Assignment
- Patient Assessment
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Staff Supervision
- Rapport Building
- Patient Care Standards
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Staff Training
- Duty Delegation
- Issue Resolution
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Resource Allocation
- Heavy Lifting
- Personal Integrity
- Patient Care
- Critical Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Clinical Instruction
- Patient Care Management
Affiliations
- Girl Scout Troop Volunteer
- Homeschooling Mother to 6 well-rounded children
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Operating Room (Weekend Nights)
Ocala Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Weekend Night Operating Room Nurse
Ocala Regional Medical Center
07.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
Munroe Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 04.2014
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Munroe Regional Medical Center
05.2003 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Women's Health And Midwifery
Georgetown University
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Nursing
College of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida