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Cayla Gilbert

Little Rock,MS

Summary

Dedicated registered nurse with more than 6 years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patients needs. Shows great compassion with patients and families/caregivers as they prepare for a loved ones passing.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Gentiva Hospice
09.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff/pharmacies to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's mental health status
  • Developed and adapted to individual treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
  • Managed the care of the terminally ill/dying patient
  • Provided comfort and care to the terminally ill/dying patients family and primary caregivers.

Registered Nurse

John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 11.2021
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Registered Nurse

Central Mississippi Residential Center
07.2019 - 10.2021
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse

Jeff Anderson Regional Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS
07.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
05.2017

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS
08.2016

High School Diploma -

Newton County High School
Decatur, MS
05.2010

Skills

  • Patient monitoring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • IV venipuncture certified
  • Intake and discharge assessing
  • Preparing loved ones for the end of life
  • Recognizing decline in a patient
  • Prepping for procedures
  • Psychiatric and mental health care
  • Inpatient/outpatient care
  • BLS
  • Acute and rehabilitation care
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Infection Control

Activities

  • Member of Clarke Venable Baptist Church in Decatur, MS
  • Former active member of Junior Auxiliary of Newton County, Decatur, MS
  • Volunteer with East Central Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Gentiva Hospice
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Central Mississippi Residential Center
07.2019 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse

John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse

Jeff Anderson Regional Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mississippi University For Women

Associate of Science - Nursing

Meridian Community College

Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Meridian Community College

High School Diploma -

Newton County High School

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