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Shykyla Black

Kansas city

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 2 years of Level 1 critical care experience, 1 year of Medical-Surgical experience, with 6+ months of charge and travel nursing experience. Specialized practice in Cardiac/telemetry care, stepdown care, pre-op and post-op recovery care, and floating to medical intensive care units. Extensive experience and thorough understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology of critically ill patients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical RN)

Presbyterian Hospital
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
  • Provide IV therapy to Medical-Surgical patient population and provide care for 1:5-1:6 nurse:patient ratios

Travel Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)

Lawrence Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: Travel Medical Surgical contract
  • Acute care hospital, 550+ beds
  • 1:5-1:6 Nurse/Patient ratio
  • Float to Med/ Tele with 1:4-1:6 Nurse/Patient ratio
  • Provide patient care to patients in high acuity PCU
  • Floated to Med/Tele unit 10% of the time
  • Offered, accepted, and completed 13 week contract extension
  • Travel PCU contract
  • Acute care hospital, 550+ beds

Weekend Charge RN

Riverbend Post Acute Care Rehabilitation Center
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Weekend supervisor/Charge responsible for managing LPN's, CMT's, and CNA's
  • Overlook the care of patients, ensuring all patient are receiving quality care
  • Responsible for caring for patients directly if needed
  • Handling admissions and discharges
  • Extensive communication with Providers
  • Help manage and ensure conflict resolution

Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU (Level I trauma center)

Research Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Company Overview: Full-Time staff position on Cardiac Progressive Care Unit providing Level I patient care
  • 1:5 Ratio with high acuity patient care
  • Pre-op and Post-op management of high risk cardiac procedures
  • Full-Time staff position on Cardiac Progressive Care Unit providing Level I patient care

Education

Bachelor's - Science in Nursing

Rockhurst University
Kansas city, Missouri

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time management
  • Extensive experience with major EHR systems: Meditech, Cerner, and Epic
  • Emergency response
  • Wound care
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork

Certification

  • RN - Registered Nurse, MBON - Missouri Board of Nursing
  • BLS - Basic Life Support, AHA - American Heart Association
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA - American Heart Association
  • NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, AHA - American Heart Association

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical RN)

Presbyterian Hospital
10.2024 - 02.2025

Travel Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)

Lawrence Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024

Weekend Charge RN

Riverbend Post Acute Care Rehabilitation Center
02.2024 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse Cardiac PCU (Level I trauma center)

Research Medical Center
07.2023 - 07.2024

Bachelor's - Science in Nursing

Rockhurst University

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