KESLEAH SHIELDS
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with an extensive background in critical care and post-anesthesia recovery. Demonstrates adaptability across various patient populations, utilizing critical thinking to manage complex clinical situations. Known for fostering collaborative relationships and maintaining high standards in patient care and documentation. Always looking to advance my knowledge and skill set.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, PACU
University Medical Center, UMC
Lubbock, 79404
02.2026 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in PACU settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly in order to provide timely interventions for stabilization of the patient's condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient progress and changes in medical records accurately.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Peterson Regional Medical Center
Kerrville, US
12.2025 - Current
- Monitored adult and pediatric surgical patients to ensure safety and recovery.
- Collaborated with operating room team and physicians to facilitate efficient surgical processes.
- Collaborated with the operating room team and physicians.
- Performed pre-operative and post-anesthesia tasks for multiple patients to optimize care and recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
UVA Health University Medical Center
Charlottesville, US
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Educated families on patient conditions to enhance understanding and support during treatment.
- Ensured adherence to critical care procedures and protocols to maintain high standards of patient safety.
- Monitored critical care procedures in compliance with established protocols.
- Provided care for diverse patient populations (med-surg, stepdown, and ICU), adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Trauma-Surgical ICU
University Medical Center
Lubbock, US
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Optimized patient care delivery to critically ill patients.
- Coordinated wound care for surgical patients, ensuring optimal healing and recovery.
- Executed rapid interventions to prevent adverse outcomes in critically ill patients.
- Monitored and provided support for 2-3 critically ill patients in a hospital setting.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Coon Memorial Hospital
Dalhart, US
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered timely care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Enhanced communication and care coordination among healthcare team.
- Improved communication and care coordination.
- Provided patient-centered care for 5-6 diverse patients, ensuring their unique needs were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NMAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NMSkills
- Post-Anesthesia Care
- Postoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- Patient charting
- Care plan development
- Rapid response
- Critical care
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- EMR systems
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Patient Advocacy
Additional Information - Nursing License
Registered Nurse, 64679, 06/01/22, New Mexico Board of Nursing, Compact License
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, PACU
University Medical Center, UMC
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Peterson Regional Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
UVA Health University Medical Center
10.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse, Trauma-Surgical ICU
University Medical Center
06.2022 - 10.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Coon Memorial Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clovis Community College