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Shelby Hickey

Orange County,CA

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. With over 10 years of nursing experience, committed to delivering quality patient care through effective education and counseling. Demonstrates the ability to establish a good rapport with patients, family, and healthcare team in order improve health outcomes. Dynamic individual with interdisciplinary clinical experience that can provide a detail-oriented approach and strong problem solving skills to any situation. Demonstrates strong communication skills and a positive attitude with proven ability to adapt to new environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Concise HealthCare
12.2023 - Current
  • Conducted remote comprehensive nursing assessments for patients in a mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation setting.
  • Provided services a liaison between the medical provider and staff, ensuring medications orders were executed correctly and patients concerns are appropriately addressed.
  • Facilitated an educational 3-day seminar teaching staff about proper patient care during withdrawal management to ensure safety during a critical time.


Registered Nurse

Providence Mission Hospital
05.2022 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality patient care to a group of diverse patients with a wide range of conditions from medical to surgical with at 1:5 nurse-patient ratio.
  • Collaboratively worked with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to carefully assess, execute clinical interventions, and achieve positive outcomes to promote optimal wellness.
  • Educated patients and family members on medical-surgical interventions and therapeutic regimens to prevent complications and readmissions.
  • Advocated for each patient to ensure they received comprehensive care; ranging from pain management to encouraging autonomy to make healthcare decisions.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Cross Country Education - Staffing Agency
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provides one-to-one care for children in schools with high acuity medical needs such as seizure and glucose monitoring, oral suctioning, and assistance with toileting
  • Administered COVID- PCR testing and ensures accurate labeling and safe-handling to the laboratory

Licensed Vocational Nurse/Program Supervisor

Acadia Healthcare
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Provided careful supervision, delegation, and training for program nurses and support staff
  • Assessed, planned, and evaluated appropriate nursing interventions for clients during the detoxification of illicit substances and alcohol
  • Provided education for clients, and family to ensure safety, promote optimal wellness, and maintain long-term sobriety

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sunshine Behavioral Health
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Primary liaison between the physician and clinical staff
  • Coordination of care plans from detox to residential substance abuse treatment, administration of PPD vaccinations and medications, urinalysis, and bloodwork

Licensed Vocational Nurse/School Nurse

Orange County Educational Arts Academy
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • Provided appropriate care for students with illness and injuries, medication administration, and parent education
  • Establish care plans for high medical acuity students and ensure each student was compliant with required immunizations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
01.2022

Licensed Vocational Nursing Diploma - undefined

Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA
01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05.2012

Skills

  • IV management
  • Health screening
  • Diabetes management
  • Healthcare billing
  • Infectious disease control
  • Emergency procedures
  • Patient evaluation
  • Acute care expertise
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Knowledge of EPIC EMR

Degree

BSN, RN

Certification

Registered Nurse

BLS

ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Concise HealthCare
12.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Providence Mission Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Cross Country Education - Staffing Agency
06.2021 - 05.2022

Licensed Vocational Nurse/Program Supervisor

Acadia Healthcare
06.2019 - 06.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sunshine Behavioral Health
03.2018 - 06.2019

Licensed Vocational Nurse/School Nurse

Orange County Educational Arts Academy
04.2017 - 03.2018

Licensed Vocational Nursing Diploma - undefined

Stanbridge University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Shelby Hickey