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Kathi Shipley

Holt,MI

Summary

Seasoned and energetic nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Perioperative Services Registered Nurse

Sparrow Hospital
08.2013 - Current
  • Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
  • Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
  • Developed perioperative resource materials for nursing procedure systemization.
  • Created new and modified existing patient discharge educational resources.
  • Initiated concept and collaborated with leadership to optimize physician's order sets to improve consistency in plan of care and reduce medical errors.

Registered Nurse

Sparrow Hospital
01.1996 - 06.2011
  • Worked in multiple areas including Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Neuro/Trauma Care Unit, Stroke Unit, and Cardiac Care Unit.
  • In role as a float nurse, frequently adapted to changing assignments and units as dictated by patient acuity needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals experiencing injury from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication
  • Concise and direct educator
  • Unwavering patient advocate
  • Collaborates and works well in team environment
  • Problem solving mindset

Accomplishments

  • Received national certification in every specialty during nursing career.
  • Served on Daisy Award committee to honor excellence in nursing care.
  • Created Oak Park Triathlon Team and managed team of over 100 athletes from 2009-2015.
  • Completed 11 marathons, 13 half Ironman, and 2 full Ironman races.

Timeline

Perioperative Services Registered Nurse

Sparrow Hospital
08.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sparrow Hospital
01.1996 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Michigan State University

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