Kyrsta Shockley
Milltown,IN
Summary
Diligent professional registered nurse proficient in facility procedures, safety standards and quick response. Energetic, motivated, and thorough with excellent conflict resolution and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Columbus Regional Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and anticipating surgeon''s needs.
- Circulated general, orthopedic, vascular, obstetrics, and gynecology surgical cases.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile environment and following proper protocols during surgeries.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Promoted a positive work environment through strong teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone, lateral, and sitting surgical positions.
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided direct patient care, assessed patients and took next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patient how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Used Epic to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with preceptor.
Front of House Director
Chick-fil-A
05.2020 - 04.2022
- Facilitated department meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.
- Promoted positive relations between employees and guests.
- Directed all Front of House Operations, Drive-thru, and Training
- Created weekly schedules for approximately 50 employees
- Strategized to improve employee care and satisfaction and participated in weekly meetings with directors to advocate for employee/business needs.
- Coordinated ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Trained Team Leaders and Assistant Directors
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving on time.
Training Manager
Chick-fil-A
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Introduced alternate training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
- Optimized customer support by establishing collaborative service environment.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Sought out ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Columbus, IN05.2022
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Prioritization and Delegation
- Time Management
- Staff Communication
- Reporting and Documentation
- Multitasking in Fast-paced Environment
- Work Well Under Pressure
- Team Supervision
- Policy Enforcement
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Serv Safe Certification
Additional Information
- Nurse Residency Program through Columbus Regional Health
- Currently pursuing Bachelor's in Nursing
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Floyd
02.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Columbus Regional Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health
07.2022 - 09.2022
Front of House Director
Chick-fil-A
05.2020 - 04.2022
Training Manager
Chick-fil-A
06.2019 - 05.2020
Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
01.2018 - 06.2019
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
05.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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