Shea Calloway
Kathleen
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with five years experience in critical care step down, including charge nurse duties and preceptor roles. Skilled in rapid assessment, emergency intervention and close monitoring of patients; including those on non-invasive ventilation, titratable drips and recovering from major cardiac and vascular surgeries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Macon Medical Center
Macon, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Charge Nurse 2022-present.
- Coordinated care for a 16 bed unit and created daily nursing assignments.
- Monitored the hospital bed board assessing patient readiness for transfer to lower levels of care, ensuring all criteria were met before proceeding with transfers.
- Addressed and de-escalated patient and family concerns in a professional and compassionate manner.
- Administered patient care, including medication management, focused assessments, and vital sign monitoring.
- Precepted new nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Provided Pre/post operative care and education to CABG patients including; central line maintenance, chest tube maintenance, hemodynamic monitoring, wound care, drip titrations, and discharge teaching.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication among multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring prompt treatment and stabilization with focus on preventing ICU admissions.
- Responded effectively to rapidly changing situations by adapting treatment plans as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented pain management strategies tailored to individual patient needs, improving recovery experiences.
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Blairsville, GA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as; bathing, grooming, preparing meals, and medication reminders, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and communication.
- Monitored changes in client conditions, reporting observations to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments, improving access to essential services.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Color Guard Instructor
Howard High School
Macon, GA
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented choreography for competitive color guard performances.
- Trained and mentored students in technical skills and performance techniques.
- Coordinated practice schedules to enhance team efficiency and performance readiness.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback for skill improvement.
- Collaborated with music directors to align visual elements with musical selections.
Color Guard Instructor
Taylor County High School
Reynolds, GA
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Led team meetings to strategize on performance goals and competition preparation.
- Evaluated equipment needs and managed inventory for rehearsals and performances.
- Established clear expectations for behavior during practices, competitions, and other group activities, enforcing disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Implemented a structured rehearsal schedule to maximize practice efficiency and performance readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2020
High School Diploma -
Veterans High School
Kathleen, GA05-2016
Skills
- IV start
- Precepting
- Wound care
- Post surgical care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Direct patient care and assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition
- Management of lines, drains, and airways such as; central lines, PICC lines, ports, dialysis catheters, chest tubes, wound vacs, foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, PEG tubes, tracheostomies, non-rebreather, BiPAP, and High flow nasal cannula
Accomplishments
- Piedmont 360 Champion Award (2022)
- Daisy Award Nomination (2023)
- Primary nurse for two Daisy Team Awards (2023 & 2025)
Certification
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Basic life support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Macon Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
01.2021 - 06.2021
Color Guard Instructor
Howard High School
05.2016 - 06.2017
Color Guard Instructor
Taylor County High School
05.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Veterans High School