SHELBY M. BUCKLAND
Highlands Ranch
Summary
Led comprehensive care initiatives for patients throughout labor and delivery. Oversaw patient assessments and provided emotional support to families. Coordinated with healthcare teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sky Ridge Medical Center
Lone Tree, CO
08.2025 - Current
- Directed labor and delivery operations to enhance patient safety during childbirth.
- Ensured continuous assessment of fetal heart rates and maternal vitals to support safe labor progression through advanced telemetry systems.
- Facilitated rapid response protocols for emergency interventions, prioritizing safety during delivery operations.
- Applied evidence-based methodologies to improve patient satisfaction and reduce labor complications.
- Guided new graduate nurses in developing clinical skills to enhance their professional competence and confidence.
Home Health Care Attendant-
Private Patient
06.2023 - Current
- Assists with physical comfort measures, meal preparation, and household chores
- Assists with foley management and hygiene to prevent acquired infections
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Offers support for client's mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Helps patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces to and from mobility devices to promote independence of ADLs
Ortho Trauma -Registered Nurse
Sky Ridge Medical Center
Lone Tree, CO
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Performed post-operative assessments on orthopedic patients following surgery to assess recovery status and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Promoted patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and educating on orthopedic concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Member of the new graduate council, facilitating discussions on the new graduate experience
Nurse Extern-
Swedish Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Working on surgical reconstruction unit which specializes in burn ICU step down patients and wound care
- Participates in direct patient care while working with the health care team to promote centralized patient focused care
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, obtaining blood glucose levels, and evaluating patient needs to promote positive patient outcomes
Swedish Medical Center
CO
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Observed physicians in delivery of babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, ambulation assistance and emotional support
- Educated parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO05.2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care planning
Accomplishments
Humane Society of the South Platte August 2024 - Current
· Providing training, exercise and enrichment
· Assisting with outreach, public events, fundraising, and community relationships- 9 news spokespeople
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sky Ridge Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Ortho Trauma -Registered Nurse
Sky Ridge Medical Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
Swedish Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
Home Health Care Attendant-
Private Patient
06.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern-
Swedish Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University