Kealyn " Shawn " West-Sanford
Russellville,AR
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with expertise in fetal monitoring and patient assessment. Skilled in providing emotional support and labor education, ensuring patient comfort and safety during critical moments. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in fetal monitoring and patient assessment. Proven ability to administer medications and provide emotional support, ensuring patient safety and comfort during labor and delivery.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Conway Baptist Hospital
Conway, AR
12.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and fetal heart rates during labor and delivery.
- Assisted in childbirth procedures under the supervision of experienced nurses.
- Administered medications and IV fluids under the supervision of attending physicians.
- Educated patients on labor processes and postpartum care, enhancing understanding and preparedness.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment during labor.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Discharged mothers and babies, guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up, ensuring confidence in post-discharge care.
Registered Nurse
SMRC
Russellville, Arkansas
06.2018 - 12.2025
- Administered medications according to hospital protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed individualized care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health systems.
Registered Nurse
Eastern Oklahoma medical Center
Poteau, Oklahoma
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Labor and Delivery, Nursery and Post Partum
Registered Nurse
Sparks
Fort Smith, Arkansas
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Labor and Delivery, Nursery and Post Partum
Registered Nurse
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
Poteau, Oklahoma
04.2013 - 09.2014
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical Solutions
Omaha, Nebraska
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
Johnson, Arkansas
12.2006 - 02.2011
Labor and Delivery Nurse
- Charge Nurse
- House Supervisor
Registered Nurse
Mercy
Fort Smith, Arkansas
02.1998 - 12.2006
- Labor and Delivery, Post Partum, AntePartum and nursery
- Charge Nurse
LPN
PRN Medical Staffing
Fort Smith, Arkansas
01.1991 - 09.1996
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR05-1997
LPN - LPN
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, AR12-1990
Skills
- Fetal monitoring
- Labor education
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
Certification
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Instructor
- BLS
- NRP
- ACLS
- STABLE
- NCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Conway Baptist Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
SMRC
06.2018 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Eastern Oklahoma medical Center
11.2016 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Sparks
09.2014 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
04.2013 - 09.2014
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Medical Solutions
02.2011 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Willow Creek Women's Hospital
12.2006 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse
Mercy
02.1998 - 12.2006
LPN
PRN Medical Staffing
01.1991 - 09.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas
LPN - LPN
Arkansas Tech University