Kailey Fox
Daviess Community Hospital
Washington,IN
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in patient monitoring, wound care, medication administration and individualized care plan implementation. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital-acquired infections, and committed to delivering empathetic care and patient education to improve recovery and patient satisfaction
Work History
Registered Nurse
6 Years- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care to promote recovery.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
- Reduced risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatments as necessary.
- Managed complex pain issues effectively using a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- IV insertion
- Facilitated transitions of care from Med-Surg to ICU by effectively coordinating with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
- Maximized resource utilization through intravenous therapy management including central lines and PICC lines maintenance.
- Contributed to decreased infection rates by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient evaluation
IV setup
Patient assessments and monitoring
Documentation and charting
Wound care
Infection control measures
Vital sign assessment
Catheter management
Patient discharge
ACLS certification
Geriatric nursing
Direct patient care
Accomplishments
- .Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 6 patients at a time in an Acute Care setting
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basice Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Daviess Community Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2026Read More
Vincennes University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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