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Caylin McFarland

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care to up to 6 patients at once. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education, empathy, and kindness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and provide support to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
02.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a 30 bed medical-oncology unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, CNAs, and unit clerks.
  • Collaborated with physicians and served as a patient advocate to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Administered oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Advanced Care Partner

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams provide prompt, accurate care and obtain/track vital signs, intake/output, blood sugars for to up to 30 patients throughout the shift.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner as well as responded rapidly to fall alarms.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Placed IVs and foley catheters and completed sterile dressing changes under the direction of the nurses.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Good Samaritan Society; Columbine Health Systems
04.2019 - 02.2021
    • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
    • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
    • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
    • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
08.2021

Skills

    • Preceptor of Student Nurses and New Graduate Nurses
    • ONS Certified to administer IV, SQ, IM, PO Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy with 1 year experience
    • Lab Result Interpretation
    • Familiar with Epic EHR charting
      • Emergency Response
      • Charge Nurse Experience
      • Medical Recordkeeping
      • Palliative Care Awareness

Certification

Registered Nurse, Colorado, RN.1677869, valid thru September 2025

ONS, ID #858049, valid thru January 2025

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Advanced Care Partner

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Good Samaritan Society; Columbine Health Systems
04.2019 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Northern Colorado

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