Sheltana Hipps
Lake Wylie,S.C.
Summary
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with cardiology, critical care, telemedicine and internal medicine hospitalist experience. Nursing background in critical care, cardiology and military medicine. Top-notch quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys challenges. Self motivating professional with a commitment to provide high quality care. Solid experience in leadership roles, process improvement projects, with strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO/Founder
Empowering Minds Non-Profit Organization
- Mentor young girls ages 10-17 in low socioeconomic areas in STD education, Finances, Setting Goals, Scholarships, Self Esteem, and Appearance
- Host social events to educate young women on the pursuit to college or entrepreneurship
- Spreading the power of knowledge and self-discipline regardless of socioeconomic status.
Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner
Complex Care Solutions
06.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Virtually assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Hospitalist Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Team Health- Piedmont Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Performed and analyzed lab tests and diagnostic test to accurately diagnose patients and develop treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and prescription medication
- Interview new job applicants, Orient new hire ARPN/ Physicians
- Respond to all rapid response codes
- Responsible for patient admissions and discharges
- Managed care during rounding on 12-16 patients daily.
- Manage critically ill patients in the intensive care unit daily.
66P Family Nurse Practitioner/ Captain
United States Army Reserves
05.2007 - Current
- Officer in charge of the hospital platoon, supervise and instruct 30 medical officers and enlisted soldiers on their daily action plan and delegate appropriate duties to each soldier
- Triage patients, perform focused assessments, prescribe medications, and create treatment plans/profiles
- Perform minor procedures that include sutures, I&D, and toe nail removals
- Provided necessary health education training for soldiers and patients
- Managed care for post-operative patients
- Liaised between soldier and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit/ Charge Nurse
Providence Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Demonstrates patient and family teaching from admission throughout hospitalization to discharge
- Assessing a patient’s condition and planning and implementing patient care plans
- Treating wounds and providing advanced life support, assisting physicians in performing procedures
- Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly
- Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment and acting as a patient advocate.
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Providence Cardiology
12.2017 - 03.2017
- Performed full physical exams, ordered labs, diagnostics and medications for cardiac patients to manage their care
- Diagnosed and managed a variety of illnesses acute and chronic
- Hospital Consults
- Nocturnist call once a week.
Registered Nurse
Agape Senior Hospice
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Manage 18-22 hospice patient caseload with meticulous assessments on every patient each week
- Educating families and patients on the dying process
- Communicating with physicians on changes and recommendations on immediate treatment of patients.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner -
South University – Columbia
06.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South University – Columbia
12.2013
Skills
- Innovative Strategic Process Improvement
- Excellent Leadership Skills
- Central Line Placement
- Airway Management
- Suturing Techniques
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certified
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- NPI- 1164925863
Timeline
Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner
Complex Care Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Hospitalist Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Team Health- Piedmont Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Providence Cardiology
12.2017 - 03.2017
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit/ Charge Nurse
Providence Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Agape Senior Hospice
08.2014 - 06.2015
66P Family Nurse Practitioner/ Captain
United States Army Reserves
05.2007 - Current
CEO/Founder
Empowering Minds Non-Profit Organization
Master of Science in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner -
South University – Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South University – Columbia
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certified
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- NPI- 1164925863
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