Kaia Whitaker
RN, BSN
PO Box 1384 Toppenish,WA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Yakama Indian Health Service, excelling in patient education and case management. Proven ability to enhance treatment adherence through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments, fostering trust with patients to improve health outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Yakama Indian Health Service
Toppenish, Washington
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing physical, emotional, and social needs of patients.
- Demonstrated cultural competence in nursing practice, effectively communicating with diverse patient populations to establish rapport and trust.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by providing thorough education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
- Supported continuity of care between primary provider visits through telephone triage, prescription refills, and answering patient inquiries.
- Implemented preventive health measures for at-risk populations through immunization programs, screenings, and health education initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between providers, patients, and families through accurate documentation of clinical encounters and timely follow-up on outstanding issues.
- Immunization team lead.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Unit
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital
2 2023 - 08.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Health Technician
Yakama Indian Health Service
7 2021 - 2 2023
- Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
- Used expertise in Acute Care and Public Health areas to help diagnose and treat injuries, diseases and other acute and chronic concerns.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
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Yakama Indian Health Service
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
- Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State Univesity
Tri-Cities 09.2018 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Zillah High School
Zillah, WA 08.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
Recordkeeping and documentation
Patient assessments
Medical history review
Patient education
Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Decision-Making
Case Management
Medication Administration
Patient monitoring
Team coordination
Certification
NCLEX Registered Nurse
Trainings
- August 2025: Wound Care Training
- September 2025: Cancer Patient Navigator
Timeline
Basic Life Support
12-2024
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Yakama Indian Health Service
10.2024 - Current
NCLEX Registered Nurse
01-2023
Mental Health First-Aid
08-2022
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Yakama Indian Health Service
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State Univesity
09.2018 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Zillah High School
08.2014 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Unit
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital
2 2023 - 08.2024
Health Technician
Yakama Indian Health Service
7 2021 - 2 2023