Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Areas Of Specialization
Publications
References
Presentations
Research
Timeline
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Shakalee Exantus

Las Vegas,United States

Summary

Seasoned Clinical Nurse with a proven track record at Sunrise Children Hospital, adept in ambulatory care and mentoring. Excels in enhancing patient outcomes through effective care coordination and ethical practice. Demonstrates a commitment to nursing education and excellence, significantly improving quality assurance and patient relations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse

sunrise children hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2019 - Current
  • Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Performed regular checkups on expectant mothers in order to monitor their health status.

Adjunct Faculty

Arizona College
- Current
  • Engaging students in nursing theory and clinical skills
  • Developing course materials and assessments
  • Mentoring nursing students and encouraging professional growth

RN Care Manager

VA Southern Nevada
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed patient care transitions and education
  • Collaborated with various healthcare services to enhance patient outcomes

Education

Doctorate - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Illinois City, IL
12-2025

Master’s Degree - Leadership Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, United States
01.2013

Master’s Degree - Nursing Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, United States
01.2010

Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

Fayetteville State University
East Fayetteville, NC, United States
01.2007

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
01.2004

Skills

  • Ambulatory Care
  • Women’s Health
  • Maternity
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing Excellence Coordinator
  • OPCS Executive Committee
  • UBC Chair
  • Recruitment
  • Retention
  • Retainment Activities
  • Mentoring
  • Care coordination
  • Diagnostic assessment
  • Ethical practice
  • Intake and discharge
  • Health promotion
  • Team supervision
  • Patient relations
  • Quality improvement
  • Cultural history
  • Nurse training
  • Procedure improvement
  • Resource utilization
  • Quality assurance
  • Patient examination
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • TNCC
  • NRP Instructor
  • AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
  • AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring

Areas Of Specialization

  • Ambulatory Care
  • Women’s Health
  • Maternity
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing Excellence Coordinator
  • OPCS Executive Committee
  • UBC Chair
  • Recruitment, Retention, & Retainment Activities
  • Mentoring

Publications

  • Making a Difference through Research: Nurses Connecting with Compassion in Response to Covid-19, 2024, Co-Author, under Review
  • COVID Impact on Veteran Health Administration Nurses: A Retrospective Survey, 2024, Co-Author, under Review

References

Available upon request.

Presentations

  • Implications of Covid-19 Impact on VHA Nurses: A Retrospective Survey, APRN Professional Day, 03/08/24, Invited Co-Author
  • COVID Impact on Veteran Health Administration Nurses: A Retrospective Study, UCSF SON 11th Annual Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice 2024 Clinical Inquiry Conference, 02/28/24, Referred Co-Author
  • COVID Impact on VHA Nurses: A Retrospective Survey, VA Nursing Research and EBP Symposium, 09/29/23, Referred Co-Author

Research

COVID Impact on VHA Nurses: A Retrospective Survey, 2022-2024, Co-Investigator

Timeline

RN Care Manager

VA Southern Nevada
08.2019 - 01.2021

Clinical Nurse

sunrise children hospital
03.2019 - Current

Adjunct Faculty

Arizona College
- Current

Doctorate - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Master’s Degree - Leadership Management

Grand Canyon University

Master’s Degree - Nursing Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

Fayetteville State University

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology

Campbell University
Shakalee Exantus