Kaylee Shickell
Registered Nurse
Bayfield,CO
Summary
Dedicated, independent, service-focused nurse seeking to travel as a circulator in the OR. I received my BSN in August of 2016. working nurse with 8 years of RN experience. 3 years have been in the OR. I currently work as a circulator and charge in the OR at Mercy Hospital. Procedures we cover are spine, general, ENT, gynecology, plastics, sports orthopedics, total joints, urology, and dentals for pediatrics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Circulating Nurse and Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Mercy Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Started working as charge in 2022.
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Upheld strict standards for patient privacy, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal patient care plans, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the operating room by fostering strong teamwork among all staff members involved in each case.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
- Supported ongoing education efforts within the surgical department, participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and anticipating surgeon''s needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Assistant Nurse Manager
St Anthony's Hospital
5 2019 - 08.2021
- 36 bed unit, 1:6 nurse patient ratio
- Started working as charge nurse and nurse manager in March 2020
- Created assignments for next shift
- Answered questions and helped nurses with any concerns
- Assessed patients, developed care plans, and passed meds
- RN preceptor, mentored new hires, including new grads
- Provided patient and family education
- Our floor transitioned to the COVID unit in February 2020
- To reduce hospital-acquired infections, falls, and medication errors for improved patient safety.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Our floor had a mix of general medical surgical, sepsis, and COVID patients.
Registered nurse oncology floor
Methodist Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2019
- 1:7 nurse patient ratio on nights, 36 bed unit
- Assessed patients, developed care plans, and passed meds
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Frequent blood and platelet administration due to patient's low levels from chemo
- Changed central line dressings
- Frequent lab monitoring
- Cared for many post-op patients, most commonly mastectomies, prostatectomies, colectomies, and hysterectomies
- Cared for many end-of-life patients
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Educated fellow nurses on best practices in oncology care through presentations at staff meetings and professional development sessions.
- Developed individualized care plans to address the unique needs of each patient undergoing cancer treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health
Omaha, NE 05.2001 - 05.2016
Associates Degree in General Studies of Science -
Metropolitan Community College
Elkhorn, NE2012
Skills
Team leader
BSN certification
RN certification
BLS & ACLS certified
Teamwork and dependability
Critical thinking and problem solving
Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
Patient Care and Safety
- Outcome evaluations
- Sterile technique
- Operating room preparations
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Effective Communication
Licensescertificationscommittees
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, American Heart Association, 03/31/21
- BLS-Basic Life Support certification, American Heart Association, 03/31/21
- RN-Registered Nurse, State of Colorado, 09/01/22
- Recently joined the regulatory compliance group in our UBC committee at St Anthony’s
References
- Whitney Ortega RN, clinical nurse coordinator and charge in the OR at Mercy Hospital. WhitneyOrtega@centura.org. 970-903-1694
- Andrew Mount RN, charge nurse in the OR at Mercy Hospital. AndrewMount@centura.org. 928-779-5770
- Bethany Graf RN, clinical nurse coordinator and charge nurse in the OR at Mercy Hospital. BethanyGraf@centura.org. 970-739-9290
Timeline
Circulating Nurse and Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Mercy Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Registered nurse oncology floor
Methodist Hospital
09.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health
05.2001 - 05.2016
Assistant Nurse Manager
St Anthony's Hospital
5 2019 - 08.2021
Associates Degree in General Studies of Science -
Metropolitan Community College
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