Shaylyn Bantz

Driven Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in direct patient care and patient relationship building, honed at MercyOne North Iowa. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and engagement through compassionate support and efficient vital sign monitoring. Skilled in both basic life support and effective communication, contributing to improved healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Nursing Assistant with vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
• Dependant Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (Iowa Department of Human Services)
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (Iowa Department of Human Services)

I completed a 164 hour internship in the Critical Care Unity at MercyOne North Iowa Hospital. I was able to work one-on-one with a preceptor to learn about the daily tasks and lifestyle of a CCU nurse. My clinical experience consisted of medication administration, physical assessments, working alongside the interdisciplinary team, and using my nursing knowledge in the critical care setting. By the end of this experience, I was able to take on an assignment that consisted of 1-2 critically ill patients and provide proper care over a 12-hour period. 

I experienced all different clinical rotations including OR, PACU, med-surg, pediatrics, OB, NICU, infusion center, emergency department, ICU, behavioral health, and clinics. I was able to take the skills learned in the classroom and apply them to a real life scenario within a patient care setting. As a nursing student, I also was able to participate in the care of different diversity groups. Some of these groups included disabled children, low socioeconomic status's, and community health.