Kaila Sturdivant
Raleigh
Summary
Accomplished registered nurse case manager with several years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Competently blend hands-on skills with advanced clinical background. Successful at working with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
Durham
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients' needs to develop personalized treatment strategies.
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare providers and insurance teams.
- Educated patients on health management and available resources.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to ensure continuity of care and support.
- Managed case documentation using electronic health record systems.
Travel RN
UNC Rex Healthcare
Raleigh
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered care for PCU/Stepdown level patients in a 23-bed cardiothoracic PCU, enhancing patient recovery in a teaching facility.
- Works as part of the interdisciplinary team to provide safe, patient-centered, evidence based care for patients.
- Provided nursing services through Aya Healthcare.
- Led nursing teams as charge RN and trained new nurses as preceptor.
Travel RN
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided safe and effective care to patients across a variety of patient populations as a part of the Acute Care Nursing Float Pool in a magnet facility.
- Served as travel RN on PCU/Stepdown and Med-Surg level units including Cardiac, Neuro, Ortho, Surgical, and Tele specialty units.
- Employed by Aya Healthcare.
Travel RN
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked as travel RN at a magnet, level 1 trauma center on a PCU/Stepdown level COVID-19 unit.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to accurately document and communicate with interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Employed by Aya Healthcare.
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
Raleigh
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Utilized clinical experience in a community-based Case Management role.
- Performed assessments, provided education for families and patients, coordinated care, oversaw interdisciplinary team responsible for care.
- Multi-state home hospice organization
Staff Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Prioritized and administered direct patient care on a cardiac stepdown unit.
- Developed and implemented unit protocols designed to promote patient safety as a member of the Falls Prevention committee.
- RN precepting experience
- Magnet, level 1 trauma center
Staff Nurse
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Raleigh
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Delivered patient-centered care on telemetry/stepdown unit, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery.
- Led the implementation of infection prevention strategies as unit chair of the Infection Prevention committee.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new RNs, enhancing their clinical skills and integration into the team.
- Contributed to Magnet status at a teaching hospital by supporting best practices.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 06.2026 - 06.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Evidence-based practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resource management
- Electronic documentation
- Health education
- Service coordination
Certification
- RN Permanent License, NC, 301395
Timeline
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
06.2026 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
06.2024 - Current
Travel RN
UNC Rex Healthcare
03.2022 - 07.2024
Travel RN
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
07.2021 - 02.2022
Travel RN
University of Virginia Medical Center
04.2021 - 07.2021
RN Case Manager
Heartland Hospice
10.2020 - 04.2021
Staff Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2020
Staff Nurse
Duke Raleigh Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College