ShiftReset™
Recovery for the healthcare workplace that starts during your shift and continues after you clock out.
Recover in 2–5 minutes between patients, procedures, or difficult moments.
Built with healthcare workers and grounded in clinical research on stress recovery, breathing, movement, and nervous system regulation. No app download. No dedicated room required. Just evidence-based recovery that fits into the workflow of a busy shift.
Start with one unit. Measure what matters in 30 days
Every ShiftReset pilot includes: Staff Experience ✓Employee satisfaction ✓Self-reported stress ✓Self-reported physical discomfort ✓Engagement ✓Staff utilization ✓Most-used recovery tools ✓Average recovery session length Implementation Insights ✓Staff feedback ✓Recommendations for improvement ✓Intent to continue using ShiftReset Every pilot includes baseline and post-pilot feedback so your team can evaluate adoption, engagement, and perceived impact before making a larger investment.
A recovery station on one unit. Real data from real shifts.
Zero procurement, no extra staff. We bring the recovery station, the tools, and the feedback data. You see if it works before scaling. ShiftReset uses a three-tier pilot model so healthcare teams can support staff recovery without jumping straight into a large purchase. Start with QR-code guided resets, add a simple physical recovery toolkit, and grow into a dedicated recovery pod or reset room when the need and usage are validated.
Research supporting ShiftReset includes:
Every ShiftReset experience is grounded in research from leading healthcare and academic institutions. ✔ Stanford Medicine: Structured breathing shown to rapidly reduce stress ✔ Systematic reviews: Slow diaphragmatic breathing improves autonomic regulation ✔ Progressive Muscle Relaxation reduces muscle tension and stress ✔ Mindfulness interventions improve resilience among healthcare workers ✔ Occupational health research supports brief recovery resets during demanding work
Does a three-minute reset actually help?
We hear that question a lot. Here is what healthcare workers say after using the recovery station on their unit.
"Most wellness programs happen outside of work. What I need is something that helps me while I'm actually on the unit."
Jordan M.
Registered nurse, med-surg unit
I was skeptical about breathwork. But after a twelve-hour shift where I didn't sit down once, I tried the short breathing exercise by the QR code. My heart rate dropped noticeably. I used it again the next day.
David K.
Respiratory therapist, ICU
Our team was burning out fast. Shift Reset placed a recovery station on our floor. Within two weeks, staff were using it between codes. The feedback was simple: 'I can breathe again.' That is not nothing.
Dr. Teresa L.
Emergency department medical director
"By the time I get home, my back and shoulders are killing me. If I could get even five minutes during my shift to stretch and reset, I'd absolutely use it."
Simone M.
Emergency department RN
"I don't need an hour-long program. I need something I can do in two or three minutes between patients."
Tim C.
OR Tech
"Healthcare workers spend all day caring for everyone else. It's nice to see an idea focused on taking care of us.
Tina O.
Physical Therapist
See what your colleagues say
Nurse managers and unit directors who piloted ShiftReset stations share what happened on their floors.
We set up the recovery station in the break room. Within two weeks, nurses were using it between codes. The feedback was immediate - they felt calmer and less tense by mid-shift.
Jessica Tran
Nurse Manager, Medical-Surgical Unit
I was skeptical about a three-minute reset making a difference. Then I tried the breathwork sequence after a tough morning. My shoulders dropped an inch. I signed off on the pilot the same day.
Marcus Williams
Director of Nursing, Emergency Department
The QR code setup meant zero IT involvement. Staff scanned, reset, and went back to their patients. Utilization data showed 80% of the shift used it at least once.
Elena Rossi
Clinical Operations Lead, ICU
We were losing good staff to burnout. The recovery station gave them a real break without leaving the unit. Retention discussions shifted from exit interviews to reset time.
David Okonkwo
Chief Nursing Officer
Meet our founder
ShiftReset was created by Avelena-Rose Ortega, RN, BSN, MBA candidate, drawing on nearly two decades of healthcare experience. The ShiftReset system is continuously refined through interviews and collaboration with frontline clinicians, nurse leaders, and healthcare executives to ensure it addresses the real challenges of today's healthcare workforce.