Kishaun Whealton
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care in a fast paced environment prepared to excel in aesthetic nursing roles. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients through empathetic communication while delivering high-quality skincare treatments and maintaining patient trust through consistent and compassionate care. Valued for strong team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic clinical environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aesthetics Provider (Nurse)
Persimmon
11.2025 - Current
- Delivers premium concierge-style medical aesthetics treatments (Botox, chemical peels, skin care , IV hydration) as an independent contractor in patients homes.
- Conducts patient consultations and treatment plans.
- Manages business operations including marketing and client engagement to build a thriving independent practice
Relief Charge Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Sutter Delta Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities among nursing staff members.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing nursing staff and delegating responsibilities.
- Triages Patients and assists physicians during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Assesses infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Aids with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Responds to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
Travel Nurse (Labor & Delivery)
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Kaiser Permanente - San Leandro (4/15/2025- current)
- Kaiser Permanente - San Leandro (5/2023 - 5/2024)
- Kaiser Permanente - Fontana (1/2023 - 4/2023)
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse high- risk pregnancy population while providing support/Floating to Nursery team, Postpartum Mother Baby Unit and Antepartum, as needed.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Circulated operating room, facilitating safe operation and delivery of newborns during cesarean sections.
- 6+ Daisy Award Nominations for service excellence
Travel Nurse (Labor & Delivery)
Triage Nursing
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Reduced complications during labor by promptly recognizing and addressing signs of distress in both mother and baby.
- Promoted optimal fetal positioning through coaching on effective laboring positions and techniques.
- Ensured safe deliveries by closely monitoring maternal and fetal health throughout the entire process.
Labor and Delivery RN
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
- Assisted physicians and midwives during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth
- NRP Instructor for the Valley Health System
OB/Obstetrics and Gynecology RN
My OBGYN
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients, creating care plans for and facilitating group prenatal visits for patients.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
- Conducting and evaluating fetal monitoring to determine the well-being of the fetus
- Telephone and web triage nurse for all clinical Questions/concerns as well as results review and referrals.
- Developed program curriculum and orchestrated the foundation and transition into Centered care visits for OB patients.
Nursery/Postpartum RN
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Attends both c-section and vaginal deliveries stabilizing, assessing, and maintaining health of newborn
- Assists/teaches new mothers with feeding, newborn safety, comfort/calming measures through postpartum phase during hospital stay
- Provides resuscitation/life saving measures during emergency deliveries/codes
Correctional RN
Correct Care Solutions
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Triaged 30+ patients per day, ranking health problems according to their urgency
- Closely managed care and medications of patients on psych/isolation Unit
- Valuable member of Rapid Response Team for unit calls and emergency situations
Acute Dialysis RN
Davita Southern Nevada Acutes
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Charge nurse for dialysis techs and RN's assigned to do dialysis treatments on critical care patients at Southern Hills Hospital
- Administered hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, CRRT, blood transfusions and medication infusion
- Operated autonomously forging/maintaining professional relationships and credentials with 18 different hospitals
Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Mastered an extensive range of cosmetics products, enabling versatile service offerings tailored to diverse clientele needs.
- Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.
Bare Minerals Boutique Manager/Lead
Ulta Beauty Inc.
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
- Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
- Transformed clients'' appearances using advanced contouring techniques, enhancing features for special occasions or events.
- Performed thorough skin analyses to identify specific concerns and tailor treatment plans accordingly.
- Delivered unprecedented service to clients through personalized consultations, making experience unique for each client.
- Maintained a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Coordinated special events to promote the boutique''s brand, driving foot traffic and generating media coverage.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Frontier Nursing University
Versailles, KY01-2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
Salt Lake City, UT01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan College
Las Vegas, NV06.2014
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV10.2011
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDSkills
Childbirth Education Classes (Instructor)
6850 N Durango Dr Ste 401
Las Vegas, NV 89149
- 6/23/2022, 6/29/2022
- 7/18/2022, 7/25/2022
- 8/15/2022, 8/29/2022
- 9/12/2022, 9/26/2022
- 10/10/2022, 10/24/2022
- 11/7/2022, 11/21/2022
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada, License# RN86651
Registered Nurse in the State of California, License# 95320457
Certifications
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) exp:4/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) exp: 2/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) exp: 2/2026
- Certified Centering Pregnancy Group (Facilitator) 5/2023
- Advanced fetal Monitoring (Last certified: 5/2023)
Affiliations
U.S. Air Force veteran (2001-2013)
AWHONN ( e-member)
Vagenius Committee (member)
Order of the Eastern Star (OES)- Rising Sun Chapter 29 (member, Former Treasurer-2008)
Awards
- 2023 Daisy Award Winner-Centennial Hills Hospital
- 10 "Daisy Award" nominations for standing out amongst the team and enhancing the Patient care experience -2021/2022
- 20 "Golden Ticket Awards" for Exceptional Patient Experience -2021
- 35+ Shining Star Award Nominations from patients -2018-19
- "Outstanding Nurse of the Year Award" -Mother/Baby -2018"Service
- "Excellence Champion" for Centennial Hills Hospital -11/2017
Professional Volunteer Service
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Instructor - for Valley Health System (VHS) 11/23/2021, 12/21/2021, 2/9/2022, 11/11/2022, 10/10/2022
- Vagenious Committee Member - Improve vaginal delivery outcomes for the Centennial Hills Hospital Labor & Delivery unit. (since 1/2023)
Charting Systems
- Cerner
- Epic
- Fetal Link
- GE Fetal monitoring
- Meditec
Timeline
Aesthetics Provider (Nurse)
Persimmon
11.2025 - Current
Travel Nurse (Labor & Delivery)
Triage Nursing
01.2025 - 04.2025
Relief Charge Nurse, Labor & Delivery
Sutter Delta Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse (Labor & Delivery)
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2025
OB/Obstetrics and Gynecology RN
My OBGYN
05.2022 - 12.2022
Labor and Delivery RN
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2024
Nursery/Postpartum RN
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
05.2017 - 07.2019
Acute Dialysis RN
Davita Southern Nevada Acutes
04.2016 - 04.2017
Correctional RN
Correct Care Solutions
03.2016 - 11.2017
Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics
03.2015 - 03.2016
Bare Minerals Boutique Manager/Lead
Ulta Beauty Inc.
03.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan College
College of Southern Nevada
University of Maryland Global Campus