Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Daisy Award @ St. Anthyony's Hospital
Employee Of the Quarter
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Shelby Bockstruck

Grafton

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at BJC, excelling in patient monitoring and clinical decision-making. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective discharge planning and compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration and fostering supportive relationships, ensuring optimal recovery and satisfaction for diverse patient populations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN PACU/Ambulatory Surgical Nurse

BJC
06.2024 - Current
  • Pre and Post Op patients with information and education on surgcial procedures and recovery procedures.
  • Postanesthesia Care Unit.
  • Preanesthesia testing.
  • Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs for optimal care outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventative care practices.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for compliance and quality assurance.

Travel Registered Nurse

AYA
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records accurately.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions and support.
  • Mentored new nurses on best practices in patient care, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.

Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing multiple cases in high-stress environments.
  • Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
  • Provided comprehensive care for patients in high-stress environments, leading to notable increases in patient satisfaction and recovery rates.

Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023

Assessments and care of patients. IV placement-therapy/ Foley catheter placement-CBI/ Admission/ Discharges/ Post-Op monitoring/ NG Tube/ Colostomy/ Ostomy/ Wound Care/ Chest tubes/ Pleurx-JP -Hemovacs drains

  • Enhanced patient care quality by meticulously following treatment plans tailored to individual health conditions.
  • Provided critical care to patients in emergency situations, stabilizing conditions and facilitating swift recovery.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions for patients between departments by coordinating with healthcare professionals, enhancing overall patient experience.

Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction within the healthcare setting.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient record management.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
  • Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.

Registered Nurse

Jersey Community Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment options and self-care practices.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, promptly identifying changes to initiate appropriate interventions.

Registered Nurse

BJC
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Led training sessions for new nursing staff on hospital procedures, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans based on ongoing evaluation outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures that improved compliance rates among staff and minimized hospital-acquired infections.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SIUE
Edwardsville, IL

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
12-2020

Skills

  • Essential life support skills
  • Clinical decision-making
  • Supportive interpersonal skills
  • Discharge planning
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Comprehensive patient evaluation
  • Medication administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient monitoring
  • Precepting

Certification

ACLS/ BLS/ NIHSS

Timeline

RN PACU/Ambulatory Surgical Nurse

BJC
06.2024 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

AYA
10.2023 - 06.2024

Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions
06.2023 - 10.2023

Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2023

Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions
07.2022 - 01.2023

Registered Nurse

Jersey Community Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

BJC
01.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SIUE

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lewis And Clark Community College

Daisy Award @ St. Anthyony's Hospital

Was given this award for exceptional care to patients in my care.  Compassion and dedication for my job was noticed.

Employee Of the Quarter

Was given this award for being noticed as an employee that is always helping out other staff members. Given the patients the best experience in the surgery setting.  

Shelby Bockstruck