Hi, I’m
Terri Zelch
Registered Nurse
Union,MO
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with diverse clinical background in acute care, critical care, hospice, and case management. Strong leadership and communication skills, excelling in providing patient-centered care in high-pressure situations. Skilled in team leadership, complex care coordination, and professional mentorship. Currently pursuing a BSN and double board certification in Nurse Coaching and Holistic Health and Wellness. Passionate about empowering patients and healthcare teams through empathy and excellence.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
Community Care Centers
Charge Nurse
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care, including assessments, wound care, g-tube support, and medication administration
- Supervise nursing staff, manage patient flow, and ensure regulatory compliance
Kindred Hospital
RN Contract Nurse
02.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Provided high-acuity care for patients requiring ventilators, tracheostomies, and complex wound treatment
Select Specialty Hospital
Staff Nurse / PRN Charge Nurse
07.2020 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Delivered ventilator and trach care, critical drips, and wound management
- Served as PRN Charge Nurse, supporting clinical leadership and team coordination
Select Specialty Hospital
RN Case Manager
07.2020 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Developed individualized care plans and served as liaison between patients, providers, and families
- Scheduled appointments and facilitated discharge planning for optimal outcomes
- Managed insurance authorizations and coordinated with insurance companies
- Handled appeals and coverage issues on a daily basis, advocating for appropriate care and patient needs
Heartland Hospice
Hospice Nurse
09.2019 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Provided holistic, end-of-life support with a focus on comfort, education, and family empowerment
Education
Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05-2026
University Overview
Expected Completion: Dec 2026
St. Louis Community College–MeramecKirkwood, MO
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
12.2018
University Overview
Key Coursework: Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology, Nursing Ethics, Patient Care Management
St. Charles Community CollegeSt. Charles, MO
Associate of Applied Science from Business (Accounting Focus)
05.2005
University Overview
Key Coursework: Financial/Managerial Accounting, Business Law, Marketing
Skills
- Decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Medication administration
- Mentoring and coaching
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessment
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Staff education and training
- Discharge planning
- Care plan management
- EMR systems
- Critical care
- Case management
- Verbal and written communication
- Continuum of care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- BLS, American Heart Association, expires 05/2026
- ACLS, American Heart Association, expires 05/2026
Timeline
RN Contract Nurse
Kindred Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2024
Charge Nurse
Community Care Centers
01.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse / PRN Charge Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2023
RN Case Manager
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2023
Hospice Nurse
Heartland Hospice
09.2019 - 04.2020
St. Louis Community College–Meramec
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
St. Charles Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Business (Accounting Focus)
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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