Kaitlyn Schaff
Rutledge,USA
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in Cardiac Telemetry, Neuro, Med Surg/Oncology, and leadership roles. Proficient in medication administration, IV insertion, airway management, and interpreting telemetry. Strong patient advocate and effective communicator.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered patient care following established protocols and best practices.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, TN
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided care for stroke patients on a dedicated neuro unit.
- Floated throughout hospital to PCU and Med Surg floors.
- Managed complex neurological assessments and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery.
- Neuro Floor
Travel Registered Nurse
Parkridge Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided direct patient care for oncology and med-surg patients in a travel capacity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality, compassionate care.
- Managed medication administration, charting, and patient education.
- Med Surg/Oncology
Registered Nurse, Shift Leader
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Delivered care to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
- Performed medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, airway management.
- Titrated cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Nitro.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and notified providers of abnormalities.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and lifestyle changes.
- Trained new nurses and participated in quality improvement initiatives.
Sr. Lab Assistant
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Performed basic phlebotomy and specimen processing.
- Accessioned samples and maintained lab records.
Book Keeper
Ingles Markets Inc.
Morristown, TN
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Monitored transactions, resolved discrepancies, and prepared end-of-day financial reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
ETSU College of Nursing
Johnson City, TN12.2021
Associate of Science -
Walters State Community College
12.2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- IV Insertion & Therapy
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Pulmonary & Cardiac Conditions
- Airway Management
- Titration of cardiac drips
- Charting & EMR (Cerner, Meditech, Paragon,Epic)
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- BLS,ACLS, & NIHHS Certified
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Tennessee
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Parkridge Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
05.2025 - 02.2026
Travel Registered Nurse
Parkridge Medical Center
02.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse, Shift Leader
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 02.2025
Sr. Lab Assistant
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2022
Book Keeper
Ingles Markets Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
ETSU College of Nursing
Associate of Science -
Walters State Community College