Shelbe Scherkenback

Registered Nurse with ER and Preop/OR/PACU experience. Extensive experience with IV insertion and blood collection.

Registered Nurse at Estetica Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery (2026-05 – Present)

Provide comprehensive, longitudinal nursing care for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery patients from initial consultation through one year or more postoperatively. Conduct preoperative and postoperative appointments, provide detailed patient education and surgical preparation, manage postoperative medications and narcotic regimens, assess recovery and address patient concerns, and coordinate ongoing follow-up care. Serve as an OR circulating nurse, collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care throughout the surgical experience.

Operating Room RN at SPECTRA EYE INSTITUTE (2025-01 – 2026-05)

Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient ophthalmic procedures, including preoperative assessment and preparation, intraoperative circulating support, and postoperative recovery. Administer medications and anesthesia-related care, monitor patients throughout the perioperative period, maintain patient safety and infection-control standards, and provide discharge education to patients and families. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the multidisciplinary surgical team to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

Nurse Extern, Emergency Department at Tenet Healthcare (2024-05 – 2025-01)

• Performs duties of a Registered Nurse under the supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse

Stylist at FREEBIRD Stores, Inc. (2023-10 – 2024-10)

• Provided personalized recommendations to customers based on their preferences and needs
• Stayed informed on the latest trends in Western boot fashion
• Maintained a clean and organized store environment
• Processed transactions accurately and efficiently
• Built strong customer relationships and achieved sales goals
• Collaborated with team members to deliver exceptional customer service

Lab Assistant II at Tenet Healthcare (2024-01 – 2024-05)

• Collect and prepare specimens for analysis
• Perform basic laboratory tests under the supervision of medical laboratory professionals
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper functioning
• Keep accurate records of test results and patient information
• Follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols
• Assist in the organization and cleanliness of the lab
• Communicate effectively with team members and healthcare professionals

ER Technician/Phlebotomist at Dignity Health (2023-04 – 2023-10)

Providing emergency care to patients in the ER by monitoring temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Assisting with emergency medical processes, such as dressing wounds and administering stitches. Collecting blood, stool, urine, and other samples from patients.

Fitting patients for crutches and casts, handing doctors and nurses medical supplies during procedures, transporting patients, dressing wounds. Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.

Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.

ER Technician/Phlebotomist at Shasta Regional Medical Center (2021-07 – 2023-03)

Providing emergency care to patients in the ER by monitoring temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Assisting with emergency medical processes, such as dressing wounds and administering stitches. Collecting blood, stool, urine, and other samples from patients.

Fitting patients for crutches and casts, handing doctors and nurses medical supplies during procedures, transporting patients, dressing wounds. Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients. Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.

Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures.

Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing – Carrington College-Phoenix (2023-2025)

Associate in Science (AS) in Biological & Physical Sciences - Pre-nursing – Shasta College (2020–2022)

High school diploma – Red Bluff High School (2016-2020)