Shelley Slape RN, ADN

2 years as a Staff/Charge nurse and one year as Assistant Head Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit

7 years as a Staff/Charge nurse in busy Level II Emergency Room with variety of experience in Triage, Trauma, Pediatrics, Neurology, Cardiac Care, Medical, and Surgical patients with 33.5 years total combined experience in the Emergency Department

25 years as Clinic Nurse Manager overseeing staffing and managing daily clinic operations while maintaining efficient patient flow. 27 years extensive experience in cardiology, including patient education, chronic disease management, anticoagulation, hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.

• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients in the emergency room setting
• Implemented best practices in triage protocols, improving patient flow and satisfaction rates.
• Evaluated patient conditions, utilizing critical thinking to make rapid clinical decisions.
• Administered emergency care, ensuring timely treatment for diverse patient needs.

• Assisted in the training of new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• 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.

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly for timely intervention.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment plans.