McKinley Shuler
4768 Stoneyhurst Lane, Knoxville,TN
Summary
Highly skilled Critical Care Registered Nurse with expertise in managing complex neurological, medical, and trauma patients in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Proficient in advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and vasoactive medication titration to maintain cerebral and systemic stability. Recognized for rapid critical thinking, precision under pressure, and collaborative leadership in interdisciplinary care teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro Critical Care Registered Nurse
UT Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver high-acuity, life-sustaining care to critically ill neurological, medical, and trauma patients in a Level I Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Expertly manage advanced hemodynamic instability, titrating multiple vasoactive infusions (norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, nicardipine, clevidipine) to maintain cerebral perfusion and systemic stability.
- Utilize invasive monitoring modalities—arterial lines, central venous catheters, and intracranial pressure monitors—to drive rapid, evidence-based interventions.
- Provide critical management for patients with severe traumatic brain injuries, subarachnoid hemorrhage, status epilepticus, septic shock, ARDS, and multisystem trauma.
- Lead bedside management of mechanical ventilation, sedation and analgesia titration, targeted temperature management, and neuroprotective strategies.
- Precepting and assisting in orientation to the Neuro Critical Care and unit-specific devices for new graduate nurses,nurses with experience, and nursing students completing their practicum.
Nursing Technician: 6E Neuro/Stroke
UT Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Performs direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision of licensed personnel.
- Offer comprehensive training and mentorship to new nursing technicians to ensure high-quality patient care.
UT Vols Corps Program Vice President
The University Of Tennessee
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Provide information about University of Tennessee athletics and traditions to prospective athletes.
Enrollment Management
University of Tennessee Admissions Office
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Division of Enrollment Management focuses on undergraduate recruitment and admissions, student services, retention, and graduation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Knoxville, TN12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2023
Skills
- Advanced hemodynamic management
- Invasive monitoring techniques
- Neurocritical care protocols
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Sedation and analgesia titration
- Crisis decision-making
- Team coordination skills
- Emergency response procedures
- Precepting and mentorship abilities
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Evidence-based practice
Professional Activities
- Unit Council Policy and Procedure Unit Chair, UT Medical Center
- UT Medical Center Nurse Residency/Fellowship
- Tennessee Nurses' Association, Member
- Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Member
- Student Nurses Association President, Lincoln Memorial University
- Nursing Mentorship Program Founder and President, Lincoln Memorial University
- Clinical Shadower, UT Medical Center/Fort Sanders/Parkwest Hospital/Tenwek Hospital
- Student Nurses Association, The University of Tennessee, Member
- Clinic Vols School Chair
- Chi Omega Sorority, Member
Community Involvement
Love Kitchen
Salvation Army
Knoxville Area Rescue Miniseries
RAM: Tacos and Tequila
Parkinson's Walk
The Ladies' of Charity
Certification
CPR Certification (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
AHA-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)
Timeline
Neuro Critical Care Registered Nurse
UT Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Nursing Technician: 6E Neuro/Stroke
UT Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2024
Enrollment Management
University of Tennessee Admissions Office
01.2022 - 08.2022
UT Vols Corps Program Vice President
The University Of Tennessee
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Tennessee Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University