KAELYNNE SCHUNEMAN
Registered Nurse
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Adaptable and compassionate ER nurse of one year, strengthening my clinical judgement and assessment skills through my nurse residency program, and becoming a nurse preceptor. Known for patience, critical thinking, efficiency, and performing well under pressure to deliver safe, consistent care in a variety of fast-paced environments. With 6+ years of prior patient-care experience, 4 years of anatomy teaching, and 2 years of experience with foster care, clinical research, coaching, and phlebotomy. Seeking an opportunity to challenge myself and contribute safe and exceptional patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Lukes East Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Care for up to 4 acutely ill patients at a time, using clinical judgement to prioritize care and safely complete or delegate tasks in collaboration with the care team in the busiest ER within the KC Saint Luke's system.
- Strong communication and professionalism in care plans for an average of 23 patients each shift of various ages, acuity, backgrounds, and needs.
- Assist in arranging community resources, educating patient and family throughout entire visit and upon discharge, evaluating understanding and ability of patient and family, and providing resources necessary to ensure safe, effective care within my scope of practice.
- Preceptor for new hire nurses while maintaining patient safety on the workflow of the department with proper documentation, continuous assessment of vital signs, symptoms, and responses to treatment
- Continuous education and participation in research within the nurse residency program.
Cardiovascular Tech III
Mercy Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2025
- Quick and accurate fulfillment of orders around 12 EKGs, 5 blood gases, or heart monitors per hour depending on daily assignments, taking 5-10 minutes to perform each procedure. Respond to every level 1 trauma, rapid response, and code blue throughout the hospital.
- Perform 4 inpatient and outpatient Holter and Event monitor placement and education per hour. Quickly and thoroughly explaining the procedure, answering questions, and collaborating with the family, nurse, and patient.
- Use of prioritization, teamwork, and teaching in various leadership roles as a charge tech and preceptor.
Instructor–Anatomy
Well Spring Allied Health School
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Over 400 hours of direct, paid, upper-level teaching of anatomy, pathology, and kinetic anatomy classes.
- Focused on providing a detailed, attainable, and memorable learning experience for the complex human life science courses, tailored to the diverse and fluid needs of my students in class sizes from 2-15 students in the Massage Therapy program.
- Dedicated an additional 2-4 unpaid hours each week for planning lessons, creating interactive PowerPoints, learning games and quizzes, research, grading with constructive feedback, and responding to emails.
- Participated in meetings and workshops throughout the year to strengthen open communication, problem-solving, share ideas and difficulties with other faculty members and instructors.
Youth Care Worker
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Support, transport, and supervised a group of 6-12 teens in residential foster care group home alongside 1-3 coworkers. Assisted teens with chores, homework, attendance in therapy and school activities, building rapport, modeling healthy boundaries between the staff and other residents, and encouraging growth and independence.
- Accurate, timely, and safe medication administration to the residents. Thorough documentation in CSWIS of each resident’s activities, daily interactions, adverse events, and other notes.
- Trained in safety, certification classes for medication administration and restraint and de-escalation training. Frequently implemented de-escalation, therapeutic communication, and rapid problem-solving.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri State University
05-2022
Associate of Arts -
Ozark Technical Community College
05.2001 -
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Emergency triage
Intake and discharge
Critical care nursing
Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Daisy Nomination
- Nurse Residency Research Project
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
02-2026
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
02-2026
BLS-Basic Life Support
02-2026
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Lukes East Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Instructor–Anatomy
Well Spring Allied Health School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Youth Care Worker
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cardiovascular Tech III
Mercy Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2025
Associate of Arts -
Ozark Technical Community College
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri State University