ShanQuiesha R. Robinson
Waterloo
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 14 years of comprehensive clinical experience in surgical, medical-surgical, oncology, telemetry, and school health environments. Strong clinical judgment and excellence in patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in pre- and post-operative care, emergency response, and patient and family education. Consistently recognized for professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to serving diverse patient populations. Eager to enhance clinical expertise and leadership skills through enrollment in a Master of Science in Nursing program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
UnityPoint Allen — Waterloo Schools
Waterloo, IA
08.2024 - Current
- Provide direct care, assessment, and health interventions for students with acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborate with district RNs, medical providers, and caregivers to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate documentation and support individualized health plans and emergency response.
Staff Nurse
MercyOne Medical Center — Ambulatory Surgery Unit
Waterloo, IA
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Delivered comprehensive pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients.
- Assessed, documented, and prepared patients to support efficient surgical workflow.
- Coordinated with providers to ensure patient understanding of procedures and recovery plans.
Travel Nurse — Surgical/Oncology Unit
Mercy Medical
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed care for a 33-bed surgical and oncology unit.
- Performed cardiac monitoring and documented assessments in the EHR.
- Developed individualized care plans and provided patient/caregiver education.
Travel Nurse — Med-Surg/Telemetry
UnityPoint Methodist West
West Des Moines, IA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided care for surgical and medical patients on a 30-bed unit.
- Conducted cardiac monitoring and implemented nursing care plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on treatment and recovery expectations.
Travel Nurse — COVID/Telemetry Unit
MercyOne
Des Moines, IA
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered care to COVID-positive patients with complex acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and documented assessments using Cerner.
- Developed care plans and provided patient/family education.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Hawkeye Community College — Nursing Program
Waterloo, IA
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Facilitated virtual clinical conferences during COVID-19.
- Supervised and evaluated student nurses in clinical settings.
- Taught symptom recognition, interventions, and collaborative care.
Nursing Faculty
Hawkeye Community College — Nursing Program
Waterloo, IA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught nursing coursework and supported students in meeting program objectives.
- Encouraged active learning and development of clinical reasoning skills.
- Delivered instruction using CANVAS LMS.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Allen College
Waterloo, IA01-2011
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies - Pre-Nursing
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA01-2007
Skills
- Clinical Assessment & Triage
- Health Education & Advocacy
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Documentation & Compliance
- Student Support & Family Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- HIPAA regulations adherence
- Proficient in Cerner, EPIC and Infinite Campus systems
- Immunization record review
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Student needs assessment
- Emergency health planning
Accomplishments
- Club Azana Committee Member-2026-current
- Serve Team Member, Hope City Church-2020-current
- DAISY Award Nominee — 2021, 2022
- Cedar Valley Top Nurse — 2019
- 20 Under 40 Award Recipient — 2012
- Co‑Founder, Splash of Color Breast Cancer Support Group-2008
Certification
- Registered Nurse — IA Compact License | Expires 2029-02-15
- Mandatory Reporting: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse | Expires 2029-02
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association | Expires 2029-04
Timeline
School Nurse
UnityPoint Allen — Waterloo Schools
08.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse — Surgical/Oncology Unit
Mercy Medical
05.2023 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse
MercyOne Medical Center — Ambulatory Surgery Unit
04.2022 - 08.2024
Travel Nurse — Med-Surg/Telemetry
UnityPoint Methodist West
11.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Nurse — COVID/Telemetry Unit
MercyOne
11.2020 - 02.2021
Nursing Faculty
Hawkeye Community College — Nursing Program
08.2019 - 06.2020
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Hawkeye Community College — Nursing Program
01.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies - Pre-Nursing
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
Allen College