SHAUNTE DUNCAN
KCK,KS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with over 25 years of experience in dialysis and patient care. Beginning my career as a patient care technician, I worked hard and committed myself, earning certification as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, a Master cannulator, and a preceptor, responsible for mentoring and training new staff. As I complete my Bachelor of Science in nursing, I am ready to start my new role of Registered Nurse within dialysis while searching for other opportunities in specialty nursing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Kansas City, KS
03.2017 - Current
- Work with the RN to ensure patients' safety during dialysis treatment.
- Record vital signs
- Master Cannulator 15 yrs.
- Report any abnormal findings to the RN.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Monitored vital signs and laboratory results, adjusting treatment plans as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on equipment operation and patient care protocols.
Patient Care Tech
Davita Dialysis
Kansas City, KS
02.2001 - 03.2017
- Work with RN to keep patients safe while on dialysis treatment
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas to ensure safety standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interaction and equipment usage
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Independence, Missouri12-2026
Associate of Science - General Studies
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KSSkills
- Vascular Access management
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Water treatment systems
- Blood sample collection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant, 2003-present
- BLS for Healthcare providers, AHA 2025-2026
Clinical Experience
- Centerpoint Hospital, KCMO- Med Surg-91hrs
- North Kansas City Hospital, NKC- Med Surg-91hrs
- Kansas University Medical Center, KCK-Med Surg-91hrs
- Two Rivers Hospital, KCMO- Mental Health-8hrs
Leadership
- Preceptor for PCT orientates, 2003-present
- Master Cannulator, 2017-present
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2017 - Current
Patient Care Tech
Davita Dialysis
02.2001 - 03.2017
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Kansas City Kansas Community College