Karly Shingleton
Durham
Summary
Registered Nurse with 8+ years of experience in critical care and high-acuity patient management, currently pursuing advanced practice education as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Skilled in crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, behavioral assessment, and compassionate care of medically and psychologically complex patients. Experienced in high-stress clinical environments requiring rapid decision-making, de-escalation, advanced cardiac life support, and patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU RN
Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, NC
10.2025 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and interpreted clinical data to assess patient status and respond appropriately.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in advanced patient assessment techniques and emergency response protocols.
Travel Medical ICU RN
Aya Healthcare
Fayetteville, NC
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered high-acuity ICU care utilizing advanced monitoring and ventilator management.
- Provided compassionate support to critically ill patients and families during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Staff Cardiothoracic ICU RN
WakeMed Hospital
Raleigh, NC
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed critically ill cardiothoracic ICU patients using advanced hemodynamic and ventilator techniques.
- Served as CTICU Mental Health Champion supporting staff wellness and patient-centered care initiatives.
- Utilized rapid assessment and crisis management skills in high-stress clinical environments.
Neuro ICU RN
Travel Nurses Across America (TNAA)
Morgantown, WV
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided specialized neurocritical care utilizing advanced neurological monitoring technologies.
- Performed detailed patient assessments leading to timely interventions and improved patient safety.
- Delivered compassionate care during emotionally complex critical care situations.
Travel Cardiothoracic ICU RN
Fusion Staffing
Raleigh, NC
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered advanced cardiothoracic ICU care with a focus on patient recovery and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation and interdisciplinary communication.
- Supported patients and families through high-acuity and emotionally stressful clinical experiences.
Travel COVID ICU RN
Fusion Staffing
Spartanburg, SC
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Cared for critically ill COVID-19 patients during peak pandemic conditions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and safety protocols.
- Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and compassionate care during crisis-level staffing conditions.
Staff Surgical ICU RN
Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, WV
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Implemented postoperative ICU care plans improving recovery and reducing complications.
- Monitored patient conditions closely to ensure rapid interventions and patient safety.
Staff Cardiac Stepdown RN
Charleston Area Medical Center
Charleston, WV
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinated cardiac stepdown care improving team collaboration and patient outcomes.
- Provided patient education and emotional support to patients and families.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Chamberlain College of Nursing
02.2028
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Marshall University
West Virginia05.2018
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Crisis Intervention
- Therapeutic Communication
- Behavioral Assessment
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Ventilator Management
- Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Advanced Airway Management
- Emergency Interventions
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- De-escalation Techniques
- Epic EHR
- Care Coordination
- Patient-Centered Care
Websites
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Cardiac Surgical Unit – Advanced Life Support (CSU-ALS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) – NxStage & PrismaFlex
- External Ventricular Drains (EVD)
- Intracranial Pressure Monitoring (ICP)
- Impella RP, CP & 5.5
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Behavioral Health & Leadership
- CTICU Mental Health Champion focused on staff wellness and patient-centered support initiatives
- Experienced in crisis management, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and compassionate care in high-acuity settings
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families during emotionally complex situations
- Multiple Daisy Award nominations recognizing compassionate nursing care and patient advocacy
- Skilled in behavioral assessment, trauma-informed care, suicide precautions, and patient advocacy
Timeline
Medical ICU RN
Duke Regional Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Travel Medical ICU RN
Aya Healthcare
06.2025 - 08.2025
Staff Cardiothoracic ICU RN
WakeMed Hospital
05.2023 - 05.2025
Neuro ICU RN
Travel Nurses Across America (TNAA)
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Cardiothoracic ICU RN
Fusion Staffing
12.2021 - 12.2022
Travel COVID ICU RN
Fusion Staffing
08.2021 - 11.2021
Staff Surgical ICU RN
Charleston Area Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2021
Staff Cardiac Stepdown RN
Charleston Area Medical Center
06.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Marshall University
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Chamberlain College of Nursing