Shelby Holcomb
Sheridan
Summary
I have graduated from Baptist Health College Little Rock RN program with an Associate's Degree in Nursing in December 2019. I am a Registered Nurse with current BLS training. I am confident that I have the skills, leadership, dedication, organization, and professionalism that is needed to be a competent clinical nurse manager. I am also capable of offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong patient advocacy. These Qualities will help me to be a proficient clinical nurse manager and benefit this clinic greatly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Saline Wound Healing Center
01.2024 - Current
- Assess wounds to determine the type and severity of the wound
- Clean and dress wounds according to established guidelines
- Monitor patients for signs of infection
- Educate patients and their families on wound care and prevention measures
- Administer medications such as antibiotics and pain relievers
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care
- Document patient care and progress
- Monitor patient response to wound care treatments and make necessary changes
- Treating chronic and acute wounds
- Post treatment for amputations or other surgeries
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients with various types of wounds, determining appropriate interventions and treatments.
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
UAMS Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assesses, utilizing age specific data, the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status in a comprehensive manner
- Demonstrates accurate assessment skills, appropriate to the age of the patient, based on scientific facts and principles
- Performs initial assessment and completes required documentation within organizational standards
- Performs and documents ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention
- Participates in the identification and clarification of patient needs, as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care planning, to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Assists other staff in the delivery of patient care, as appropriate
- Incorporates patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes
- Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Charge Registered Nurse
Belvedere Nursing and Rehab
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions, managing and assessing treatments
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen supplies to effectively manage patient care
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Worked with IV's and PICC lines
- Completing admissions and discharges
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity Village Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Worked with IV's and PICC lines
Licensed Practical Nurse
UAMS medical clinic
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center SICU
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, dental care and grooming
Patient Care Technician
Jefferson Regional Medical Center SICU
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, dental care and grooming
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock/RN, Glenn
Little Rock, AR12.2019
Associates Degree - pre-requisites for nursing school
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR12.2017
Associates Degree - summer pre-requisite classes
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR12.2016
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Wound Dressing
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Team Building
- Information Compiling and Auditing
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Charting
- Patient Observation
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- HIPAA Compliance
- Time Management
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Trauma ICU Registered Nurse
UAMS Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
Wound Care Registered Nurse
Saline Wound Healing Center
01.2024 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Belvedere Nursing and Rehab
04.2023 - 12.2023
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity Village Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
UAMS medical clinic
03.2021 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center SICU
02.2020 - 02.2021
Patient Care Technician
Jefferson Regional Medical Center SICU
06.2019 - 06.2020
Associates Degree - pre-requisites for nursing school
University of Central Arkansas
Associates Degree - summer pre-requisite classes
Southeast Arkansas College
Associates Degree - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock/RN, Glenn
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