Kayla Shughart
Shippensburg
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UPMC, excelling in patient assessments and clinical leadership. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to quality improvement and ongoing education, fostering a positive environment while advocating for patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC
01.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shippensburg Health Care Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician
Paramount Senior Living
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN04-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Gettysburg, PA12-2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
Franklin County Career And Technology Center
Chambersburg, PA08-2019
High School Diploma -
Shippensburg Area Senior High School
Shippensburg, PA05-2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin County Career And Technology Center
Chambersburg, PA12-2017
Skills
- Preceptor
- Patient assessments
- Patient care planning
- Quality improvement
- Continuing education
- Compassionate and patient
- Personal integrity
- Direct patient care
- Team leadership (trained charge nurse)
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Charting and documenting
Certification
ACLS- valid until 06/2026
BLS- valid until 01/2026
NRP- valid until 05/2026
C-EFM- valid until 06/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shippensburg Health Care Center
03.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Technician
Paramount Senior Living
04.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
Franklin County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Shippensburg Area Senior High School
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin County Career And Technology Center
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