Shayna Chenoweth
Nixa,MO
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a focus on pediatric care, demonstrating initiative by developing PAWS to support special needs patients and integrating Astodia Illuminator for precise intravenous access. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through innovative solutions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Resource Coordinator- Pediatrics
Mercy
Springfield, MO
05.2026 - Current
- Oversee NICU surgical procedures, ensuring staff competency and timely decision-making to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Implemented PAWS to improve care for pediatric and adult special needs patients.
- Coordinated with management and staff on training and education initiatives to align practices with clinical standards.
- Reviewed and updated surgeon preference cards to improve procedural accuracy and facilitate surgical team operations.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Missouri Eye Institute
Springfield, MO
03.2026 - Current
- Started IVs and administered prescribed eye drops and medications to prepare patients for surgical interventions.
- Monitored patients pre- and post-procedure to ensure safety and comfort throughout surgical process.
- Educated patients on post-operative care, outlined recovery expectations, and prepared them for follow-up eye surgery.
- Developed circulator skills in ophthalmology surgeries, providing essential support for surgical teams.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Mercy
Springfield, MO
01.2026 - Current
- Utilized clinical judgment to uphold patient safety and facilitate timely decisions in critical situations.
- Circulated in pediatric, urology, robotic, trauma, and colorectal surgeries, enhancing surgical support across specialties.
- Maintain a safe and sterile surgical environment and ensure procedures run smoothly.
- Organized and prepared surgical supplies and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy
Springfield, MO
06.2020 - Current
- Assist surgeons in different specialties including: GYN, Urology, Pediatrics, General Trauma, Colorectal, and Podiatry
- Built Pediatric team as lead surgical technologist, enhancing surgical support for pediatric procedures.
- Adjusted and updated preference cards for Pediatric doctors to ensure accuracy in surgical setups.
- Trained in robotic surgeries to expand technical capabilities and support advanced surgical procedures.
- Currently on Trauma, Urology, and Pediatrics call
- Acquired CPR and BLS certification to provide critical support during medical emergencies.
Online Grocery Pickup Associate
Walmart
Springfield, MO
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Picked and shopped for groceries according to customer orders to ensure satisfaction.
- Greeted customers and communicated substitutions to enhance service experience.
- Loaded groceries into customer vehicles to facilitate a smooth pickup process.
Stocker
PRICE CUTTER
Waynesville, MO
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained fully stocked shelves with essential products to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Provided assistance to customers with questions and concerns to ensure satisfaction.
- Bagged customer items efficiently to expedite the checkout process.
Academy Apparel Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Rolla, MO
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted customers with inquiries and concerns to enhance their shopping experience.
- Organized clothing displays to create an inviting atmosphere and improve product accessibility.
- Maintained cleanliness of fitting room entrance and surrounding areas to ensure a pleasant environment for customers.
- Inspected apparel department for items needing to be returned to the sales floor.
Walmart Stocker
Walmart
Saint Robert, MO
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks and sorted products for stocking to maintain inventory flow.
- Stocked personal hygiene products, including toiletries, deodorants, soaps, and other health and beauty essentials.
- Organized incoming supplies by department for accurate and efficient distribution to sales floor.
- Verified product locations, faced shelves, and kept aisles neat and accessible to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Answered and helped direct customers to appropriate locations to find needed merchandise.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Waynesville
Waynesville, MO
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients, including turning and repositioning them to maintain comfort and prevent pressure injuries.
- Facilitated morning care routines for patients, ensuring readiness and well-being for the day ahead.
- Dressed patients for bed and daytime activities, promoting comfort and independence.
- Responded promptly to call lights and patient needs while providing comfort and creating a calm environment.
- Changed bed linens and patient clothing, upholding cleanliness, dignity, and infection control standards.
Pizza Cook
Evening Shade Family Market
Plato, MO
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepared, cooked, and packaged pizzas, ensuring adherence to food quality and safety standards for optimal customer satisfaction.
- Operated cash register, accurately processing transactions to enhance customer experience.
- Organized and filled shelves efficiently, contributing to streamlined operations and product accessibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Springfield, MO12-2026
Associate's degree - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Springfield, MO12-2025
Associate's degree - Surgical Technology
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05-2020
High school or equivalent - Health Science/Certified Nurse Assistant
Waynesville Career Center
Waynesville, MO05-2018
High school or equivalent - General Education
Plato High School
Plato, MO05-2018
Skills
- Pediatric surgery assistance
- Preoperative patient preparation
- Inpatient and Outpatient surgery experience
- Surgical nursing
- Perioperative care
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- Infection control expertise
- Patient safety and comfort
- Surgical instruments
- Aseptic practices
- Medical equipment sterilization
- Vascular access
- Direct patient care
- Nursing compliance
- Teamwork
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Epic OpTime
- Advantage cloud
- Nursing facility
- Urology
- Pre-operative ophthalmic care
Certification
- Multi-State RN License
- CNA
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- PALS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- AED Certification
Accomplishments
- Launched PAWS pediatric initiative within the surgical department.
- Volunteered 30 hours as a RN at a variety of places.
- Developed a dedicated pediatric team.
- Initiated and implemented pediatric call to expand coverage, manage urgent concerns, and better serve the demand of our pediatric community.
- Recruited and trained team members for the pediatric team.
Timeline
Clinical Resource Coordinator- Pediatrics
Mercy
05.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Missouri Eye Institute
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
Mercy
01.2026 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Mercy
06.2020 - Current
Online Grocery Pickup Associate
Walmart
08.2019 - 12.2022
Stocker
PRICE CUTTER
06.2019 - 08.2019
Academy Apparel Associate
Academy Sports + Outdoors
04.2019 - 08.2019
Walmart Stocker
Walmart
11.2018 - 01.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Waynesville
06.2018 - 12.2018
Pizza Cook
Evening Shade Family Market
03.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Associate's degree - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Associate's degree - Surgical Technology
Ozarks Technical Community College
High school or equivalent - Health Science/Certified Nurse Assistant
Waynesville Career Center
High school or equivalent - General Education
Plato High School