Kaila Reed
Honolulu
Summary
I am a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience in healthcare. I have experience working as a clinical liaison, patient advocate, and educator. I have worked in Acute care, Long Term care, and Hospice and Palliative Care. I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and a Registered Nurse license while living in England on military orders - showcasing my determination to further my education and achieve career goals. I pride myself on being a great leader, team builder, and mentor to fellow nurses and colleagues. My core values include dependability, compassion, commitment, honesty, and optimism. I use these values as a driving force in my work as a Registered Nurse and a dedicated member of my community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSE
The Surgical Suites
08.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after ophthalmology surgical procedures.
- Managed pre-operative preparations including verifying patient identification, obtaining consent forms, and ensuring proper documentation.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and ensured patient comfort and safety throughout the perioperative period.
- Monitored patients' post-operative recovery in the PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit), assessing pain levels and managing any complications or adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions including wound care management, medication administration, and potential side effects or complications to watch for.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to promote infection prevention protocols in accordance with established guidelines.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient assessments, interventions performed during surgery or recovery phase accurately.
REGISTERED NURSE DISCHARGE PLANNER
Ohana Pacific Health - The Villas
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients, ensuring smooth transitions and reducing readmission rates through effective follow-up.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Provided patients and families with education regarding medications, wound care, and medical devices (foley catheter maintenance, peg tube management, etc).
- Analyzed patient feedback to identify areas for improvement, implementing changes that led to noticeable gains in service quality.
- Acted as an advocate for patients and families, fostering strong relationships to support informed decision-making for discharge.
- Managed an average caseload of 70-75 patients with an average of 10 discharges per week.
FULL-TIME STUDENT NURSE
Nightingale College
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Professional Development - Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree while living in England on military orders.
- Engage in ongoing education through lectures and workshops to enhance nursing skills.
- Participate in clinical rotations, gaining hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings.
- Provide compassionate care to patients and families, offering emotional support during challenging times. Cultivate a patient-centered approach to nursing practice.
- Document patient information accurately, maintaining confidentiality per healthcare standards.
- Analyze patient data to formulate evidence-based care plans, enhancing treatment efficacy and patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
NHS PATIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
Clinical Partners
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Remote-work, coordinator leading a team of representatives in providing ADHD/autism assessments, community resources, and mental health services to the Birmingham community. Acted as an advocate and responded to high-risk, safeguarding situations with patients and caregivers.
- Demonstrated advocacy, communication, problem-solving, and supportive skills with management, NHS providers, patients, and caregivers.
- Led remote team coordinating ADHD/autism assessments, managed high-risk situations and liaised with NHS providers to enhance patient care.
- Collaborated with local committees and councils regarding patient referrals and contracts for the NHS on behalf of Clinical Partners for improved patient care.
- Managed safeguarding situations, providing crucial support to patients and caregivers while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Implemented new strategies for remote work coordination, improving team efficiency and communication in delivering mental health services.
CLINICAL LIAISON (LPN)
CompassionCare Hospice
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Clinical liaison serving as a contact between referral sources, patient community, and admission department by conducting referral reviews, clearances, and admission processing. Supported the organization by disseminating information and evaluating patients for qualification of hospice services. Established and maintained positive trust-based relationships with referral sources and community organizations.
- Demonstrated advocacy, communication, problem-solving, and supportive skills often with colleagues, management, hospice providers, patients, and caregivers.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals resulting in the overall attainment of patient admissions and improved patient care.
- Empowered patients and caregivers with comprehensive hospice and palliative care knowledge, facilitating informed decisions and ensuring optimal care delivery.
- Understanding of insurance coverage and status (Medicare, Medicaid, Private).
- Achieved 25-30 referrals/month and 10-15 admissions/month on average.
CLINICAL LIAISON (LPN)
Nathan Adelson Hospice
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Clinical liaison serving as a contact between referral sources, patient community, and admission department by conducting referral reviews, clearances, and admission processing. Supported the organization by disseminating information and evaluating patients for qualification of hospice services. Established and maintained positive trust-based relationships with referral sources and community organizations.
- Demonstrated advocacy, communication, problem-solving, and supportive skills often with colleagues, management, hospice providers, patients, and caregivers.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals resulting in the overall attainment of patient admissions and improved patient care.
- Empowered patients and caregivers with comprehensive hospice knowledge, facilitating informed decisions and ensuring optimal care delivery.
- Understanding of insurance coverage and status (Medicare, Medicaid, Private).
- Achieved 45-50 referrals/month and 20-25 admissions/month on average.
- Trained 10+ new clinical personnel over 4 years as a trusted preceptor.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Canyon Vista Post Acute
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Floor nurse who transitioned into a full-time Admissions nurse.
- Provided direct patient care through assessment of patient conditions, reporting any changes (clinical and emotional), medication administration, and wound care.
- Thorough understanding of facility admissions protocols, assessments, ICD-10 documentation, and knowledge of insurance and Medicare processing.
- Supported patients' families by providing emotional support, education about their loved one's condition, and resources for additional assistance.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and plan effective treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Understanding of insurance coverage and status (Medicare, Medicaid, Private).
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
The Heights of Summerlin
04.2015 - 08.2015
- New grad-floor nurse managing a 30-patient unit, a healthcare team of 3 CNAs, and occasional admissions.
- Provided direct patient care through assessment of patient conditions, reporting any changes (clinical and emotional), medication administration, and wound care.
- Thorough understanding of facility admissions protocols, assessments, ICD-10 documentation, and knowledge of insurance and Medicare processing.
- Supported patients' families by providing emotional support, education about their loved one's condition, and resources for additional assistance.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and plan effective treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Understanding of insurance coverage and status (Medicare, Medicaid, Private).
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS -
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, Utah09.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing - undefined
Kaplan College
Las Vegas, Nevada11.2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, Relationship Building, Service Coordination
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Hospice and Palliative Nursing, Admissions, Discharge Planning, Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership, Easily Adaptable, Independence, Collaborative Problem Solving, Team Management, Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Time Management, Direct Patient Care, Medication Administration
- Documentation, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), ICD-10, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE (RN-123201), State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- REGISTERED NURSE (# 871668), Nevada State Board of Nursing
- BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, American Heart Association
- ACLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, American Heart Association
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Timeline
PERIOPERATIVE REGISTERED NURSE
The Surgical Suites
08.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE DISCHARGE PLANNER
Ohana Pacific Health - The Villas
04.2025 - 08.2025
NHS PATIENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
Clinical Partners
07.2022 - 09.2022
CLINICAL LIAISON (LPN)
CompassionCare Hospice
07.2021 - 02.2022
FULL-TIME STUDENT NURSE
Nightingale College
01.2021 - 09.2023
CLINICAL LIAISON (LPN)
Nathan Adelson Hospice
08.2017 - 07.2021
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Canyon Vista Post Acute
08.2015 - 09.2017
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
The Heights of Summerlin
04.2015 - 08.2015
Diploma - Practical Nursing - undefined
Kaplan College
Bachelor of Science - BS -
Nightingale College
LINKS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaila-reed-bsn-rn-708a00a5
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