Kendall Shaffer
Louisville,KY
Summary
Accomplished Charge Registered Nurse from UofL Health-University Of Louisville Hospital, adept in compassionate care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated excellence in patient-centered outcomes, mentoring staff, and emergency interventions. Skilled in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and fostering professional growth, ensuring high-quality care and efficiency in critical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
UofL Health-University Of Louisville Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated seamless transitions between units by coordinating timely handoffs and sharing pertinent information with receiving team members.
- Promoted patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Exhibited adaptability by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on priority issues.
- Mentored new staff members, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UofL Health-University Of Louisville Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
Patient Care Technician
UofL Health-University Of Louisville Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Richwood Nursing & Rehab And Trilogy Health
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2022
Skills
Compassionate Care
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
End of life care
Reliable and Responsible
Patient Monitoring
CPR/AED
Trauma Nursing Core Course
Emergency Interventions
Pain Management
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Organizations
UofL HospitalNursing Congress Representative [December 2023-Current]
UofL Hospital ICU Caucus Member [June 2024-Current]
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
UofL Health-University Of Louisville Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UofL Health-University Of Louisville Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UofL Health-University Of Louisville Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Richwood Nursing & Rehab And Trilogy Health
01.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
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