Honor Society® member
Shelley A Gentry Karn
Nurse Aide Evaluator at Prometric - Washington State
- your region
- bachelor of science in nursing
- Class of 2017
- Washington
Member since March 2017
About
I began my health care journey with a friend who was paralyzed, and helped with his home care. I found myself confident providing with all of the aspects of his care, including his passing. Completing a Versant Residency gave me profound opportunities to see all aspects of in-patient care, and by the time I graduated, I was fully ready to care for 5 patients with complications. I was named the "safest resident" for the hospital I worked at and the only one to receive an overall 2 score on my first year evaluation post-residency (1-highest, 5-lowest). I am passionate about overall complete and culturally competent care, and working efficiently. I am in the last quarter of my Bachelors Degree program and looking forward with much enthusiasm to graduate school.
Education
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University of Washington Bothell
bachelor of science in nursing
2016 – 2017
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Olympic College
Associate Degree in Nursing
2010 – 2012
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I have been accepted into the University of Washington's Pediatric Nurse Practitioners program starting the fall of 2017. I have always dreamed of working with children who have terminal cancer, and have a passion for family care. I have volunteered at youth camps for over 15 years as a nurse, and completed a Versant Nurse Residency in 2012. I hope to gain experience for my practice by working in remote or under-served areas to provide health care for those who may not have access or be able to travel to providers.
- Graduate school interests
I will be attending the University of Washington in the fall of 2017. I am currently completing my Bachelors Degree in Nursing at the UW in Bothell.
- Outside the classroom
I am an active person and love to spend as much time outdoors camping and hiking as possible. I am an avid fish woman when I have the chance to go. Quilting and crafts help me relax and create beautiful gifts for others, which keeps my heart happy. Natural foods and learning to incorporate them into my diet, and my teens diet, has been a wonderful learning process over the last few years.
Experience
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Nurse Aide Evaluator
Prometric - Washington State
Apr 2016 – Mar 2017
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Director of Training
Namaste Training Education Manager
Jun 2015 – Feb 2016
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Registered Nurse
Harrison Medical Center
Mar 2012 – Nov 2014
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Registered Nurse
Manor Care - Gig Harbor
Aug 2011 – Mar 2012
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Nurse Technician
Harrison Medical Center
Aug 2010 – Aug 2011
Volunteering
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Registered Nurse
YWCA of King/Snohomish County
Jan 2017 – Mar 2017
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Registered Nurse
Mercy Corps of Snohomish County
Jul 2015 – Mar 2017
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Camp Nurse
LDS Church
Jun 1999 – Mar 2017
