CAYLA ORAHOOD
Batavia,Ohio
Summary
Experienced healthcare employee, Licensed Practical Nurse, and future RN 2024 graduate seeking to expand professional growth. Seeking a position as a Registered Nurse that will allow for skill utilization while enhancing growth/development. Compassionate healthcare professional who strives to understand patient needs and concerns. Hardworking and energetic; adapts easily to changes in environment and work schedule. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Always maintains professionalism even in emergency situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
02.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Administered chemotherapy and other targeted therapies safely, following stringent protocols to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Served as a patient advocate during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring that the patient''s needs were considered in decision-making processes related to their care plans.
Registered Nurse
Charter Senior Living
03.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Registered Nurse
Nursestat Agency
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH01.2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Beckfield College of Nursing
Florence, KY03.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Medication Administration
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Wound Care
- IV Insertion
- Port-a-cath care
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Charter Senior Living
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nursestat Agency
07.2019 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Galen College of Nursing
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Beckfield College of Nursing
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