SHAUNDA LYNN
Chattanooga
Summary
Emergency Department Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment, rapid assessment skills, and a calm, steady presence in high-acuity situations. Experienced in trauma resuscitation, cardiac monitoring, and stabilization of critically ill patients within a Level I Trauma Center. Recognized for effective interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and compassionate communication during crises and end-of-life care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Perform rapid assessments and initiate time-sensitive interventions for trauma and medical emergencies.
- Provide high-acuity emergency care in a Level I Trauma Center.
- Support trauma activations and multidisciplinary resuscitations.
- Coordinate stabilization and transfer of critically ill patients with physicians, trauma surgery, respiratory therapy, and critical care teams.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and identify acute dysrhythmias.
- Establish IV access, including ultrasound-guided lines, and administer emergency medications.
- Deliver compassionate communication and support during crises and end-of-life situations.
- Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation.
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, TN
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted with trauma activations and emergency procedures
- Performed vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, and bedside care in a high-volume ED
- Transported and monitored patients requiring urgent diagnostics or admission
- Supported patient safety and comfort while building a strong foundation in emergency workflows
Education
Associate of Nursing - ADN
Chattanooga State Community College
05-2024
Skills
- Emergency & Trauma Response
- Rapid Clinical Assessment
- Critical Patient Stabilization
- Code & Resuscitation Support
- Cardiac Monitoring & Dysrhythmia Recognition
- IV Therapy & Ultrasound-Guided IV Access
- Medication and IV administration
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Crisis Communication
- End-of-Life Support
- Epic EMR Documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse — Tennessee & Multistate
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement (US-PIV)
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Erlanger Health System
05.2024 - Current
Emergency Department Patient Care Technician
Erlanger Health System
06.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Nursing - ADN
Chattanooga State Community College