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Shelby Rains

Murphysboro

Summary

Wound care professional equipped to deliver outstanding patient care and foster healing in diverse clinical settings. Known for strong commitment to collaboration and consistently achieving positive patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, with skill set that includes advanced wound assessment, treatment planning, and patient education.


Healthcare professional with proven ability to manage dialysis treatments effectively and ensure patient well-being. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving consistent results. Valued for adaptability to changing patient needs and effective communication skills.

Pediatric healthcare professional with strong track record in providing high-quality care to children and adolescents. Proven ability to handle diverse medical conditions and emergencies with precision and calm. Effective team collaborator, reliable in adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

LHC Group
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Served as a trusted resource for patients and their families by providing expert advice on pediatric health matters and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
  • Manage patients with tracheostomy
  • Perform physical therapy on patients per therapist instructions
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius
01.2020 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
  • Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
  • Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
  • Educated patients and families how to perform dialysis in there home and manage treatment.

Wound Care Nurse

Southern Illinois Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.

LPN

Private Home Health Care
02.2015 - 01.2019
  • Medication Administration, strong organization skills
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Employ mobility devices and equipment, lift patients from chairs to beds, follow all safety procedures to avoid injuries
  • Performed CNA duties including:
  • Hygiene, mobility, household chores, enabling maximum independence
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

CNA

St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
05.2012 - 07.2013
  • Hygiene, mobility, enabling maximum independence
  • Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Nursing

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
08-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
08-2019

Skills

  • Compassionate: Core nursing value - Instructors chose to honor me with the "Compassion" award at graduation
  • Dependable
  • Energetic
  • Optimistic
  • Wound care
  • Pediatric assessment
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator support
  • Pediatric care
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Case Management

Certification

  • BLS/ACLS/PALS Certified expiration date March 2027
  • RN license (Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, Louisiana)
  • CPI

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Wound Care Nurse

Southern Illinois Healthcare
04.2025 - Current

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

LHC Group
09.2024 - 02.2025

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Fresenius
01.2020 - 06.2024

LPN

Private Home Health Care
02.2015 - 01.2019

CNA

St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
05.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Nursing

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

John A Logan College
Shelby Rains