Shelby DeFreece
Elkland
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cox Health Systems
01.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Nursing Assistant
Cox Health Systems
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Pharmacy Technician
Family Pharmacy
01.2009 - 05.2018
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Education
Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Springfield, MO12-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Licensed RN
- Critical care
Certification
CCRN
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cox Health Systems
01.2020 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Cox Health Systems
05.2018 - 12.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Family Pharmacy
01.2009 - 05.2018
Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
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