Shelby Kaye Wengryn
Strasburg,CO
Summary
Psychiatric nursing professional with extensive experience in mental health care, leadership, and patient advocacy, dedicated to enhancing patient well-being through innovative care strategies. Renowned for a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes while consistently fostering an environment of trust and support. Skilled in patient assessment and crisis intervention, ensuring comprehensive care in dynamic healthcare settings while adapting to evolving challenges. Committed to continuous professional development and the implementation of best practices to improve mental health services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse, Psychiatry, Full-Time
Eating Recovery Center
09.2023 - Current
- Oversees a 72-bed inpatient mental health treatment facility, maintaining a safe and structured milieu while promoting optimal patient care
- Performs regular nursing duties including direct patient care while serving as a supervisor and completing administrative tasks
- Educates nursing staff on evidence-based interventions to provide safe and effective care and observes for competency, providing follow up as necessary
- Attends multidisciplinary care team meetings to advocate for safe patient ratios based on acuity and patient needs
- Huddles with the Director of Nursing daily to discuss pertinent issues and formulate a plan for the shift and determine goals for the upcoming week and month
- Investigates incident reports as assigned by Risk Manager and follows up with staff to determine root cause and to prevent future errors
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry, Full-Time
Eating Recovery Center
12.2021 - Current
- Assessed patients’ mental health statuses and provided trauma – informed interventions
- Administered psychotropic medications and monitored for any unintended side effects
- Monitored patients’ nutritional intake, calculated and administered tube feedings as ordered
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care team to provide optimal, individualized care
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry, PRN
Centennial Peaks Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed patients’ mental health statuses and planned care accordingly
- Administered psychotropic medication, educated patients, observed for side effects
- Monitored patients undergoing withdrawal from substances and intervened accordingly
- Managed milieu and promoted a therapeutic ambience
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry, Full-Time
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Assessed patients’ mental health statuses and coordinated care accordingly
- Assessed, implemented, evaluated and revised patient care plans as needed
- Delegated to Patient Care Technicians and supervised tasks
- Communicated directly with patients, families, and providers regarding patient care
Education
Transition to Practice Program - Behavioral Health Services
UnityPoint Health – Nurse Residency Program
Des Moines, IA03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology Minor
Graceland University School of Nursing
Independence, MO12.2019
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Quality improvement
- Patient management
- Plan of action implementation
- Nursing care coordination
- EMR systems
- Patient record auditing
Certification
- Handle With Care – Behavior Management System, Denver, CO March 2025
- Basic Life Support – American Heart Association, Brighton, CO March 2024
- Registered Nurse, License #1673886 – Colorado Board of Nursing April 2021
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Psychiatry, Full-Time
Eating Recovery Center
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry, Full-Time
Eating Recovery Center
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry, PRN
Centennial Peaks Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry, Full-Time
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology Minor
Graceland University School of Nursing
Transition to Practice Program - Behavioral Health Services
UnityPoint Health – Nurse Residency Program
Awards and Achievements
Fall 2019 – Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Fall 2019 – Graceland University Honor’s List, Spring 2019 – Graceland University President’s List, Spring 2019 – Presented at Graceland University Scholar’s Showcase – “Impaired Nurses”, Fall 2018 – Graceland University President’s List, Fall 2017 – Graceland University President’s List, Spring 2017 – Graceland University Dean’s List