Kaela Porter
Northport,AL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
UAB Medical West
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Surgical Technologist
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2023
Associate In Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Virginia College - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL12.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Charting System
Meditech Expanse charting system
Epic Coporation charting system
Point Click Care charting system
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
UAB Medical West
05.2023 - 01.2024
Surgical Technologist
Brookwood Medical Center
08.2019 - 05.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Associate In Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Virginia College - Birmingham
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