Kaitlin Dawson
Carroll,Ohio
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust experience in progressive care settings. Adept at managing complex patient needs with strong clinical skills in monitoring, medication administration, and patient education. Focused on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through collaborative care and effective communication. Highly reliable, flexible, and driven by results-oriented approach to patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Fairfield Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in progressive care nursing techniques and technologies.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
Nursing Assistant
Fairfield Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, respirations, heart rate, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Nurse's Aide
Bickford Senior Living
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, respirations, heart rate, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy ,and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH05-2024
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Vitals monitoring
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Chest tube management
- Central line care
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Fairfield Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Fairfield Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2024
Nurse's Aide
Bickford Senior Living
01.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Similar Profiles
Raghad Al-ObaidiRaghad Al-Obaidi
Social worker/ mental health counselor at Fairfield medical centerSocial worker/ mental health counselor at Fairfield medical center
Haley GillespieHaley Gillespie
Emergency Technician at Fairfield Medical CenterEmergency Technician at Fairfield Medical Center
Melissa PearsonMelissa Pearson
Pharmacy Associate at Fairfield Medical CenterPharmacy Associate at Fairfield Medical Center