SHAINA WENK
Buffalo Grove,IL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Associate
The University Of Kansas Health System
12.2022 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and carried out phlebotomy procedures.
Emergency Medical Technician
Six Flags Great America
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Emergency Room Technician
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Kansas- Medical Center
Kansas City, KS05.2024
High School Diploma -
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire, IL05.2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Teamwork
- HIPPA Compliance
- Collecting medical samples
- Infection control
- Theraputic communication
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Wound care
- CPR
- Cultural awareness
Clinical experience
- The University of Kansas Health system
- Medical surgical floor direct patient care hours- 213
- Critical care direct patient care hours- 84
- Liberty Hospital
- OBGYN floor direct patient care hours- 84
- Strawberry Hill- Mental health facility
- Direct patient care hours-12
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified in Basic Life Support through American Heart Association
Timeline
Nursing Associate
The University Of Kansas Health System
12.2022 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Six Flags Great America
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Kansas- Medical Center
High School Diploma -
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
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