SHANNON COOLEY
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Registered nurse with a background in healthcare hoping to bridge the gap between health performance and athletics. Being an athlete myself, understanding mental and physical commitment to an organization and the sport itself. Developed skills in leadership, strategic planning, and team motivation within dynamic and competitive sports environment. Adept at assessing individual and team performance to drive continuous improvement and success. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can be effectively utilized.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Oncology
University of Kansas Health System
09.2023 - Current
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Athletic Training Graduate Assistant
University of Saint Mary
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with other coaches, sharing best practices for athletic training methods and strategies.
- Assisted with event coverage coordination to ensure appropriate injury prevention strategies were implemented during competitions.
- Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes, promoting trust in the athletic training process.
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
Nurse Extern- Float Pool
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Engaged in continuous learning to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
Student Nurse Technician/ CNA
Banner University Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with vital signs, weight, and demographic data
- Worked directly on the Spinal Cord Injury floor to provide care to patients of all age ranges caused from a variety of different disorders and conditions
- Responded to call lights to assist patients with various care and comfort needs.
Personal Care Assistant: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Arizona Department of Disability Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Caregiver for student with full time dependent needs
- Assisted in everyday tasks such as going to school, daily hygiene, and transportation
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Universal Customer Support Agent
Microsoft
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Fluent and trained in all Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Windows and PC
- Supported customers with daily technology needs including Windows and Mac
- Answered user inquiries to resolve computer software or hardware operation problems.
- Developed strategies for increasing customer satisfaction levels.
Grants and Sponsorship Director
Phoenix Phantomz Women's Tackle Football
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Negotiated mutually beneficial contracts that aligned with both the organization''s goals and sponsor expectations.
- Streamlined internal processes related to sponsorship management, improving efficiency and reducing administrative workload for team members.
Summer Student Nurse Intern
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked in employee and occupational health as well as spinal cord injury, pediatrics, traumatic brain injury floors as well as the orthotics and prosthetics department
- Collaborated with Infection Prevention to provide COVID testing, contact tracing and vaccines to employees
- Shadowed Nurses weekly on units listed above providing direct patient care
Student Success Assistant- Department of Nursing
Arizona State University
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Worked directly for the Director of the Nurse Educator Program
- Collaborated with faculty members to provide additional support for struggling students.
- Assessed the individual needs of each student in order to create personalized plans for success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2020
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Cultural awareness
- Medical assessment
- Calm under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Emergency situations management
- Equipment oversight
- Adult AED and CPR
Certification
- RN, BSN. 2023
- Emergency Medical Technician, Mesa Community College, 2020
- CPR/ AED/ BLS, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Women's National Football Conference- Women's Tackle Football
- Women's Football Alliance- Tackle Football
- University of Saint Mary Flag Football
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Oncology
University of Kansas Health System
09.2023 - Current
Athletic Training Graduate Assistant
University of Saint Mary
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern- Float Pool
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2023
Personal Care Assistant: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Arizona Department of Disability Services
08.2021 - 01.2022
Student Nurse Technician/ CNA
Banner University Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2022
Summer Student Nurse Intern
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
05.2020 - 08.2020
Universal Customer Support Agent
Microsoft
09.2019 - 09.2021
Grants and Sponsorship Director
Phoenix Phantomz Women's Tackle Football
01.2019 - 01.2021
Student Success Assistant- Department of Nursing
Arizona State University
01.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Arizona State University
- RN, BSN. 2023
- Emergency Medical Technician, Mesa Community College, 2020
- CPR/ AED/ BLS, 2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Mary
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