Shellie Brews

Registered Nurse with a strong desire to use experience and knowledge to improve the lives of clients. Expertise in patient and family education and care. Proactive, personable, and compassionate.

AHS / Registered Nurse - Community COVID Tester & Vaccinator

Oct 2020 - PRESENT,  Alberta

Identified as a knowledgeable leader and selected to receive additional training as a PPE Coach, taking on teaching and mentoring roles. 

Selected from amongst peers to cross-train as a COVID vaccinator, receiving comments from clients regarding my ability to calm fears, educate, and administer treatment in a painless manner.

Spearheaded team shirt creations: created designs; acquired AHS approval; managed over 800 orders across 5 sites; handled payments; oversaw distribution.

AHS / Registered Nurse - Rockyview Acute Geriatric Units

May 2017 - Oct 2020,  Alberta

Received multiple compliments from management and doctors regarding clear, detailed record keeping in SCM.

Was formally complimented by several separate doctors on exceptional bedside manner and patient interaction.

Regularly coordinated with OT, PT, MDs, HCAs, pharmacy, and other departments, maintaining open and clear communication to ensure optimal care was provided. 

Marly Medical / Undergrad Nurse

May 2015 - Aug 2015,  Alberta

Addressed client questions and concerns in person and over the phone, maintaining communication between them and the doctors.

Managed  multiple tasks including: returning calls; equipment sterilization; specimen collection and processing; greeting, rooming, and preparing clients; documentation; maintaining rooms and desks; laundry; restocking; supply order; and filing.

Stanford Dermatology / Certified Clinical & Medical Assistant

Jul 2010 - Aug 2011,  California

Spearheaded reorganization of the front and back office, removing old documentation and streamlining processes. 

Updated old client informational pamphlets, leading to more comprehensive post-care for clients.

Selected by management to train all newly hired back-office staff; created new training documents and manuals, including photographs and walk-throughs of various procedures, minimizing mistakes and improving time-management. 

Selected by management to attend training courses on new computer programs during a transition period at the hospital. I then educated staff, doctors, and managers on how to use the programs. 

K&L Gates LLP / Receptionist & Switchboard Operator

Apr 2006 - Jul 2010,  California

Reduced workload for supervisors and coworkers by simultaneously supporting office services, billing, marketing, trademark, conferencing, and IT departments.

Mount Royal University / Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Apr 2017,  Alberta

Heald College / Associate in Applied Sciences in Medical Assisting

Apr 2010,  California

CRNA / Member in good standing

Expires Sept 2023

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Expires Dec 2023

AHS / Registered Nurse - Community COVID Tester & Vaccinator

Oct 2020 - PRESENT,  Alberta

Identified as a knowledgeable leader and selected to receive additional training as a PPE Coach, taking on teaching and mentoring roles. 

Selected from amongst peers to cross-train as a COVID vaccinator, receiving comments from clients regarding my ability to calm fears, educate, and administer treatment in a painless manner.

Spearheaded team shirt creations: created designs; acquired AHS approval; managed over 800 orders across 5 sites; handled payments; oversaw distribution.

AHS / Registered Nurse - Rockyview Acute Geriatric Units

May 2017 - Oct 2020,  Alberta

Received multiple compliments from management and doctors regarding clear, detailed record keeping in SCM.

Was formally complimented by several separate doctors on exceptional bedside manner and patient interaction.

Regularly coordinated with OT, PT, MDs, HCAs, pharmacy, and other departments, maintaining open and clear communication to ensure optimal care was provided. 

Marly Medical / Undergrad Nurse

May 2015 - Aug 2015,  Alberta

Addressed client questions and concerns in person and over the phone, maintaining communication between them and the doctors.

Managed  multiple tasks including: returning calls; equipment sterilization; specimen collection and processing; greeting, rooming, and preparing clients; documentation; maintaining rooms and desks; laundry; restocking; supply order; and filing.

Stanford Dermatology / Certified Clinical & Medical Assistant

Jul 2010 - Aug 2011,  California

Spearheaded reorganization of the front and back office, removing old documentation and streamlining processes. 

Updated old client informational pamphlets, leading to more comprehensive post-care for clients.

Selected by management to train all newly hired back-office staff; created new training documents and manuals, including photographs and walk-throughs of various procedures, minimizing mistakes and improving time-management. 

Selected by management to attend training courses on new computer programs during a transition period at the hospital. I then educated staff, doctors, and managers on how to use the programs. 

K&L Gates LLP / Receptionist & Switchboard Operator

Apr 2006 - Jul 2010,  California

Reduced workload for supervisors and coworkers by simultaneously supporting office services, billing, marketing, trademark, conferencing, and IT departments.

Mount Royal University / Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Apr 2017,  Alberta

Heald College / Associate in Applied Sciences in Medical Assisting

Apr 2010,  California