Kacie Bailey
Forest Hill,LA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Christus Health, excelling in clinical judgment and ethical practice. Demonstrated success in reducing post-operative complications and enhancing patient recovery through effective pain management and airway management. Proven leader in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes, with a commitment to providing compassionate care and support. Experienced with post-anesthesia patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery. Utilizes advanced monitoring techniques to assess patient conditions and respond promptly to changes. Track record of effective pain management and fostering positive patient experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Christus Health
10.2021 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Health
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southern Evals at Rapides Reginal Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards. t
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.rauma
- Delivered exceptional pain management by assessing individual needs and administering medications according to prescribed protocols while carefully monitoring side effects or adverse reactions.
- Educated patients and families on injury prevention, self-care, and medication management to encourage successful recoveries.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Nurse Extern
Christus Health
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Alexandria, LA05-2020
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- IV Insertion
- Ethical Practice
- Discharge Planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Post-anesthesia care
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic Life Support
- Pain Management
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV Fluid Administration
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medication Administration
- IV infusions
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Christus Health
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Southern Evals at Rapides Reginal Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Health
05.2020 - 10.2021
Nurse Extern
Christus Health
04.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
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