KayLee Donnelly
Shenandoah,IA
Summary
Postpartum care professional with comprehensive background in supporting mothers and infants during postpartum period. Efficiently managed patient care plans, ensuring mothers and infants received optimum care and support. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing healthcare needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgery Nurse/ER Registered Nurse
Shenandoah Medical Center
Shenandoah, IA
04.2025 - Current
- Administered pre-operative and post-operative care to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary instruments and maintaining sterile environment.
- Educated patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care instructions.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in surgical care and emergency protocols.
- Ensured proper documentation of all aspects of patient care, facilitating seamless handoffs between shifts and departments.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic care during their hospital stay.
LPN Charge Nurse
Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah
Shenandoah, IA
07.2023 - 03.2025
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
LPN Charge Nurse
Glen Haven Village
Glenwood, IA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters and oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Ambulance Driver
Shenandoah Medical Center
300 Pershing Ave. Shenandoah IA, 51601
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Transported patients to assigned medical facilities, enabling secure delivery to appropriate departments.
- Completed mechanical checklist prior to each shift, monitoring functionality of ambulance.
- Administered first aid such as bandaging, splinting and oxygen support.
- Documented and reported mechanical issues to appropriate service personnel.
- Earned and maintained necessary certifications.
- Assisted patients onto ambulance gurney and with transfer into ambulance.
- Maintained flexible availability to accommodate on-call hours.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Surgical Technologist
Shenandoah Medical Center
300 Pershing Ave. Shenandoah IA
03.2017 - 01.2022
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Passed instruments and supplies to surgical team members to provide surgeons with necessary tools to complete procedures.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Reduced infection risks and protected patients by maintaining sterile fields during procedures.
CNA
Garden View Care Center
1200 W Nishna Rd, Shenandoah, IA 51601
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
CNA
Tabor Manor Care Center
209 Main St. Tabor, IA 51638
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA05-2025
LPN - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA05-2023
Diploma -
Shenandoah High School
Shenandoah, IA05-2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Responsible and dependable
- Time management
- Patient safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Learning Strategies
- Patient Care
- Emergency Response
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Airway Management
- ACLS
- Emergency care
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Mandatory Reporter Certified
- PALS
- NRP
- ACLS
Timeline
Surgery Nurse/ER Registered Nurse
Shenandoah Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah
07.2023 - 03.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Glen Haven Village
06.2023 - 07.2023
Ambulance Driver
Shenandoah Medical Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
Surgical Technologist
Shenandoah Medical Center
03.2017 - 01.2022
CNA
Garden View Care Center
02.2016 - 02.2017
CNA
Tabor Manor Care Center
12.2015 - 01.2016
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Iowa Western Community College
LPN - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Diploma -
Shenandoah High School