Kailen DeSchane BSN, RN
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Registered nurse with 9+ years of healthcare experience, currently working in labor & delivery at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown. Experience includes two years as a full-time charge nurse/team lead, supporting labor & delivery, OBED, GYNED, and antepartum/high-risk units. Brings strong critical thinking skills and a proactive, attentive approach to patient care, with a commitment to advancing organizational goals and values.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Thomas Midtown
Nashville, TN
07.2020 - Current
- Improved patient flow through charge nurse / team lead support as well as resource nursing.
- Strengthened post-op obstetric and gynecologic surgery care through focused assessment and planning.
- Advanced care plan execution and monitoring for consistent patient support.
- Maintained accurate patient condition records and timely communication with care team.
- Supported discharge readiness by coordinating planning needs with healthcare team and carrying out physician and nursing orders.
- Ensure adherence to physician and nursing orders to support patient treatment.
- Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Registered Nurse
Getwell Health
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2026 - Current
- Provided vitamin IV drip therapy services in clinic and mobile settings.
- Supported lab services in clinic and mobile settings.
- Educated patients, administered care, and completed follow-up for peptides and hormone optimization.
- Delivered primary care services.
- Supported urgent care services.
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Measured, recorded & reported patient vital signs to care team.
- Facilitated patient movement between care locations to support effective treatment.
- Maintained accurate intake and output records for ongoing care coordination.
- Collected blood samples for timely laboratory processing.
- Changed linens & maintained patient rooms to support clean, safe patient environments.
- Provided bathing assistance to support patient comfort & hygiene.
Server
Lake Forest Country Club
Louisville, KY
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Supported smooth guest service in food and beverage environments.
- Completed banquet event setup and breakdown with attention to detail.
- Kept bar, wait stations, and dining areas stocked and ready for service.
Sales Associate
Victoria Secret
Louisville, KY
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed sales floor support as sales assistant.
- Guided customers through proper garment fitting and selection.
- Handled transactions efficiently through POS terminal operations.
Beauty Consultant
Beauty First
Louisville, KY
02.2013 - 05.2014
- Supported sales operations and customer service at checkout.
- Managed point-of-sale transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepared and delivered bank deposits following cash-handling procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY04-2020
Pre-Nursing Nursing -
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2017
Pre-Nursing Nursing -
Harlaxton College
Grantham, England05-2015
Skills
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Gynecological Care
- Patient evaluation
- Patient Safety
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Clinical Information Systems
- Patient Monitoring Technology
- Chart documentation
- IV Insertion
- Phlebotomy
- Foley Catheter Insertion
- NG Tube Insertion
- Wound Dressing
- Central Line Dressing Change
- Drains
- Admissions
- Discharges
- Urgent care
- PACU Recovery
- Surgical preparation
- JADA & Bakri Management
- Health education
- Team Leadership
- Team communication
- Emergency protocols
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Transitions into Professional Nursing, St. Marys Elizabeth Hospital: Louisville, KY (Spring 2020)
- Medical-Surgical, Jewish Hospital: Louisville, KY (Winter 2019)
- Medical-Surgical, Jewish Hospital: Louisville, KY (Fall 2019)
- Pediatrics, Center for Courageous Kids: Scottsville, KY (Summer 2019)
- Pediatrics, Sproutlings: Louisville, KY (Summer 2019)
- Pediatrics, The Kidz Club: Louisville, KY (Summer 2019)
- Maternity, Norton Women & Childrens: Louisville, KY (Summer 2019)
- Psychiatrics, Norton HospitalDowntown: Louisville, KY (Spring 2019)
- Community Health, Family Community Clinic: Louisville, KY (Spring 2019)
- Community Health, House of Ruth: Louisville, KY (Spring 2019)
- Community Health, Franciscan Kitchen: Louisville, KY (Spring 2019)
- Medical-Surgical, Cherokee Park Rehab: Louisville, KY (Winter 2018)
- Fundamentals, Southern Indiana Rehab: New Albany, IN (Fall 2018)
- Daisy Award Nomination (July 2023) Ascension St. Thomas Midtown, Nashville, TN
- Daisy Award Nomination (May 2023) Ascension St. Thomas Midtown, Nashville, TN
- Daisy Award Nomination (March 2026) Ascension St. Thomas Midtown, Nashville, TN
- Good Catch Award (September 2024) Ascension St. Thomas Midtown, Nashville, TN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Getwell Health
04.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Thomas Midtown
07.2020 - Current
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Norton Healthcare
10.2017 - 05.2020
Server
Lake Forest Country Club
05.2016 - 09.2017
Sales Associate
Victoria Secret
12.2015 - 09.2017
Beauty Consultant
Beauty First
02.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Pre-Nursing Nursing -
Western Kentucky University
Pre-Nursing Nursing -
Harlaxton College