Shannon Shelton
Providence Forge
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 13 years of dedicated experience in patient care, specializing in cardiac monitoring and patient education. Demonstrates strong leadership in team coordination and staff training, with a proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Committed to fostering a compassionate and efficient healthcare environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4033
4033
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Sentara Heart Hospital
Norfolk
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Provided compassionate patient care, fostering trust and comfort, which enhanced overall patient satisfaction scores.
Registered Nurse (RN) level II, Cardiac Specialty Unit
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk
09.2012 - 06.2022
- Communicate effectively with patients and their family members on their care plan during their stay.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient reports including patients medical information and vital signs.
- Direct or supervise nursing staff as Charge Nurse and coordinate with shift supervisor bed availability and patient placement.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Act as a preceptor by training new nurses the proper procedures to provide health care on the Cardiac Floor, while helping them integrate into the culture.
- Prep patients and assist with examinations and treatments.
- Administer intravenous medications and critical care drips.
- Knowledgeable and able to put the standards of care for a stroke patient into action utilizing the NIH stroke scale.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, leading to timely interventions and improved patient recovery rates.
- Evaluated patient assessments to develop personalized care plans, resulting in measurable improvements in health outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to streamline patient flow, reducing wait times and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing care quality.
- Cultivated a trusting environment through compassionate patient interactions, significantly enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIAAssociate of Applied Science -
ECPI University
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIASkills
- Patient Care
- Cardiac Monitoring
- EPIC Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Team Leadership
- IV Administration
- Care Planning
- Staff Training
Awards
- Nurse Excellence Award, 2016
- Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, 12/01/20
- Nurse Excellence Award, 2022
Volunteer Experience
Western Tidewater Free Clinic, 03/01/19, 12/01/19
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Professional License
Registered Nurse, Multi-State Privilege (Compact Designation), 0001236881, 2012-Present
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse (RN)
Sentara Heart Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse (RN) level II, Cardiac Specialty Unit
Sentara Obici Hospital
09.2012 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Associate of Applied Science -
ECPI University