Shay Chapman

As a Registered Nurse in the float pool, I provide specialized patient care across multiple critical care areas, including Behavioral health, Psych, PICU, TICU, CVICU, NICU, CPPU, ER, and PACU. I apply the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate, evidence-based care and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. I orient both new graduate and experienced nurses and serve as a mentor for nurses transitioning from adult to pediatric care.

I actively contribute to unit and organizational initiatives through involvement in the Unit Practice Council (UPC), Sunshine Committee, and the Nursing Professional Governance (NPG) as the Professional Development Council Chair-Elect. I consistently deliver high-quality, safe, and skilled nursing care to diverse patient populations.

Critical Care Float Pool RN at Children's Medical Center (2023-02 – Present)

As a Registered Nurse in the float pool, I provide specialized patient care across multiple critical care areas, including PICU, TICU, CVICU, NICU, CPPU, ER, and PACU. I apply the nursing process to deliver developmentally appropriate, evidence-based care and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. I orient both new graduate and experienced nurses and serve as a mentor for nurses transitioning from adult to pediatric care.

I actively contribute to unit and organizational initiatives through involvement in the Unit Practice Council (UPC), Sunshine Committee, and the Nursing Professional Governance (NPG) as the Professional Development Council Chair-Elect. I consistently deliver high-quality, safe, and skilled nursing care to diverse patient populations.

• Currently run the CRT Book Club to build relationships with coworkers
• Embarking on taking the role of the dayshift New Graduate Mentorship program

Travel Registered Nurse at Medical City McKinney (2022-04 – 2023-01)

As a registered nurse in ICU I assess, plan and evaluate patient care needs. I carry out physician orders. I administer prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs. I instruct and educate patient families. I monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. I provide age and culturally appropriate care. I orient and mentor my new staff members.

• Cared for multiple stroke patients
• Provide care for CABG patients post op
• Provide care for COVID positive patients
• Care for patients requiring continuous dialysis (CRRT)
• Managed patients on ventilators
• Provided end of life care for patients
• Served as a relief charge nurse for multiple floors in the hospital
• Served on the stroke committee under the direction of the stroke coordinator
• Helped monitor stroke outcomes and assisted with needed interventions
• Floated to additional units like Medical Surgical, Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab and the Emergency Department when needed

Travel Registered Nurse at Baylor Scott and White- Sunnyvale (2021-11 – 2022-01)

As a Registered nurse in the ICU I assess, plan and evaluate specific patient needs. I independently perform functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizing the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care.

I also work in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs. I carry out physician orders. I administer prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.

I instruct and educate patient families. I monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.

• Care for and monitor different levels of acuity in patients that require post CABG care and CRRT care
• Floated to step down unit, med surg, and ER

Central Patient Placement Manager RN at Hospital Corporation of America (2020-11 – 2022-01)

I work remote for the division office and I am responsible for coordinating direct admissions and hospital transfers to an appropriate HCA Division hospital. I triage cases based on importance. I coordinate ambulance transfers from the HCA Division hospitals to other facilities and post-acute care providers.

I work in a customer-centric transfer center, I respond to all callers with the aid of an electronic database of service profiles, approved clinical protocols and healthcare information. I efficiently and effectively manage all hospital transfers. Consult with on-call physicians regarding patient care issues, needs and concerns and advise when appropriate.

I work collaboratively with HCA facilities to manage all internal and external patient movements and the allocation of bed assignments.

• Proficient in EMTALA, Excel, and Microsoft

Registered Nurse at Medical City McKinney (2016-12 – 2021-09)

As a registered nurse in ICU I assess, plan and evaluate patient care needs. I carry out physician orders. I administer prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs. I instruct and educate patient families. I monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. I provide age and culturally appropriate care. I orient and mentor my new staff members.

• Provide care for CABG patients post op
• Provide care for COVID positive patients
• Care for patients requiring continuous dialysis (CVVH)
• Managed patients on ventilators
• Provided end of life care for patients
• Served as a relief charge nurse for multiple floors in the hospital
• Floated to additional units like Medical Surgical, Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab and the Emergency Department when needed

Patient Care Technician at Medical City McKinney (2016-12 – 2021-09)

I work in the float pool and I have had the pleasure of working in the ICU, Clinical decision unit, PCU, and Med Surg floors. I serve as a member of the healthcare team by aiding with activities of daily living for adult and geriatric patients. These include, but are not limited to, personal care, ambulation and general care patient.

I document baseline measurements. I take the patients vital signs and document them in a timely manner. I maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient. I treat all patients and families with dignity, respect, and appreciation of their lifestyle, language, religion and culture.

• Supports and promotes an environment that is conducive to quality customer service

Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing – University of Texas at Tyler (2023 – 2026-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – University of Texas at Tyler (2019 – 2020)

Associates of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Grayson College of Nursing (2016 – 2018)

Associates of Science – Collin College (2013 – 2016)