Shenelle Acoy
Advanced Practice Nurse
West Dundee,IL
Summary
Compassionate and qualified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at providing emergent/urgent care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations and analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
Vituity
Rockford, Illinois
11.2015 - Current
- Managed on average 1.5 patients or more per shift between emergency and fast-track areas
- Performed Medical Screening Examinations on all patients
- Participated in monthly unit meetings and performed daily patient call-backs
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of chronic and acute health conditions and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Used EPIC software to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status, treatments received, and plan of care.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care
Northwestern Medicine
McHenry, Illinois
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Managed 5 or more patients daily in ICU
- Improved incidence rates of nosocomial infections in ICU leading to decreased patient length of stay and health outcomes through strict adherence to evidence-based guidelines
- Served as primary leader on rapid response and code blue teams
- Assessed critically ill patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Adhered to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Acted as consultant and educator to patients, families, and nursing staff
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Advocate Lutheran General
Park Ridge, Illinois
11.2006 - 12.2012
- Provided exceptional care to average of 2 high-acute patients needing complex care daily in medical and cardiac ICU
- Managed multiple ventilators, IV pumps, and other high-tech medical equipment while making adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Maintained high ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards, practices, and safety protocols.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, Colorado 09.2020 - Current
Post-Master's Certificate - Acute Care Adult Gerontology
Loyola University Chicago
Maywood, Illinois 08.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Loyola University Chicago
Maywood, Illinois 08.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Maywood, Illinois 05.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
University of Tampa
Tampa, Florida 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
undefinedAccomplishments
- Achieved high patient satisfaction scores through effectively helping with service recovery and patient clinical management.
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Adult Gerontology Acute Care
05-2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
05-2023
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
11-2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
07-2022
Registered Nurse
05-2022
Basic Life Support
02-2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Aspen University
09.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine
Vituity
11.2015 - Current
Post-Master's Certificate - Acute Care Adult Gerontology
Loyola University Chicago
08.2015 - 07.2016
Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care
Northwestern Medicine
02.2013 - 10.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Loyola University Chicago
08.2009 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse, ICU
Advocate Lutheran General
11.2006 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
05.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
University of Tampa
08.1999 - 05.2003
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