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Kaitlyn Artau

Apollo Beach

Summary

Resourceful Registered Nurse with a background in assessing diverse patient populations and overseeing care delivery activities. Experience in responding to medical emergencies for critical patients, including coordinating and documenting appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge. Well-developed communication, active listening, and conflict resolution skills, and ability to provide support and mentorship to other nursing staff. Patient and family advocate who collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel to assure positive patient outcomes and care coordination. Seeking a job opportunity after a post-COVID break from the workforce.

Overview

2021
2021
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN – Clinic Liaison

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

RN – Clinic Liaison

Nathan Adelson Hospice

RN – Intensive Care Unit

Valley Hospital

Registered Nurse – PACU and Emergency Department

Kaiser Permanente
09.2009 - 08.2020
  • Led the delivery of post-anesthesia care for a group of patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards, including pain control, anesthesia recovery, and safe discharge
  • Developed tools to reduce fall risks for PACU patients, implemented bedside specimen labelling in the Emergency Department, and streamlined discharge processes with comprehensive patient education
  • Trained and mentored staff on biohazard safety and needle-stick prevention, strictly maintaining safety protocols to ensure compliance with best practices
  • Delegated appropriate patient care activities to other members of the health care team

Registered Nurse – Trauma Emergency Department

Renown Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - 09.2009
  • Provided trauma care across ICU, Medical-Surgical, and Oncology units, prioritizing interventions based on patient acuity and facilitating treatment plans for patients with complex needs
  • Oversaw critical patient transfers and maintenance of detailed documentation for compliance and quality assurance
  • Trained new nurses to strengthen team capabilities and coordinated ACLS and BLS training sessions for staff

Education

Associate Of Science Nursing - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ

Certification

  • Current BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS Stroke Certifications

Qualifications Summary

Resourceful Registered Nurse with a background in assessing diverse patient populations and overseeing care delivery activities. Experience in responding to medical emergencies for critical patients, including coordinating and documenting appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge. Well-developed communication, active listening, and conflict resolution skills, and ability to provide support and mentorship to other nursing staff. Patient and family advocate who collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel to assure positive patient outcomes and care coordination. Seeking a job opportunity after a post-COVID break from the workforce.

Timeline

Registered Nurse – PACU and Emergency Department

Kaiser Permanente
09.2009 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse – Trauma Emergency Department

Renown Regional Medical Center
09.2004 - 09.2009
  • Current BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS Stroke Certifications

RN – Clinic Liaison

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

RN – Clinic Liaison

Nathan Adelson Hospice

RN – Intensive Care Unit

Valley Hospital

Associate Of Science Nursing - Nursing

Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College
Kaitlyn Artau