Shelley Gaviola
Greenwood
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in providing care for patients. Possess strong clinical skills, adept at monitoring and evaluating patient progress, while ensuring high standards of safety and effectiveness of the care provided. Key strengths include exceptional communication abilities, collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining a patient-centric approach to healthcare. Previous roles have demonstrated commitment to improving patient outcomes and enhancing overall quality of care.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic. Hardworking and able to multitask, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
VA Richard Roudehush Medical Center
Indianapolis
06.2016 - Current
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families about kidney disease and treatment.
- Monitor laboratory results.
- Monitor access (AVF, AVG and TDC), educate patient regarding access and to prevent infection.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Trained new nursing staff on dialysis procedures and equipment usage.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments to ensure safety and comfort.
Hemodialysis Nurse/Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Indianapolis
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documented treatment procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving outcomes for ESRD patients.
- Reported any abnormal findings or changes in condition immediately to attending physicians or charge nurses.
Registered Nurse
IU Health
Indianapolis
06.2007 - 06.2015
- University Hospital - Inpatient Hemodialysis Nurse 2010-2015
- IU Health Physician - After Hours Triage Nurse 2008 -2010
- University Hospital - OrganTransplant Unit 1/2008 - 10/2008
- Riley Hospital - Perioperative Nurse 2007 - 12/2007
General Nurse- Orthopedic
Cork University Hospital - Ireland
03.2001 - 06.2004
- Provided patient care in diverse medical settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and interpreted results for patient management.
Registered General Nurse
San Juan Medical Center - Philippine
05.1997 - 02.2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College - Philippines
06.1992 - 04.1996
Skills
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Laboratory result analysis
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Compliance adherence
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training new staff
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Team leadership qualities
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
License
- Indiana Professional License Agency- State of Indiana. Nursing Board License number: Expiration: 10/31/2025 will renew this year
- Certified Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
- Nominate for Daisy Award 2024 and 2025
- Good Catch Award
- Recognize Board of Members of PNA- Indiana
- Member of Philippine Nurse Association of America
Affiliations
- Volunteered to Health Fair organize by PNA - IN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
VA Richard Roudehush Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Hemodialysis Nurse/Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
06.2015 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
IU Health
06.2007 - 06.2015
General Nurse- Orthopedic
Cork University Hospital - Ireland
03.2001 - 06.2004
Registered General Nurse
San Juan Medical Center - Philippine
05.1997 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emilio Aguinaldo College - Philippines
06.1992 - 04.1996