Kaitlin Deas
Mentor,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 6 years of direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Pediatric ICU/PCICU
08.2017 - Current
- Monitored patient's vital signs and initiated corrective action whenever the patient displayed adverse symptomatology
- Administered infusion therapy, including: IV fluids, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and electrolytes
- Provided care to patients on ECMO and ventricular assistive devices.
- Prepared and administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported reactions to medications and treatments
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Assisted treating physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures including life-saving situations
- Provided education, information and emotional support to the patient's family and caregivers.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Worked in the adult float pool of the entire main hospital (June 2015-February 2016)
- Provided patient care in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (M43) (February 2016-July 2017).
- Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Notre Dame College
South Euclid, Ohio05.2017
Skills
- Critical Care
- Test Interpretations
- Medical assessment
- Patient consultation
- Medication Administration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Training staff
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Intravenous therapy
- EMR Systems
Career Focus
An enthusiastic, hardworking individual who is seeking an RN position within the community. Proficient at performing a variety of nursing duties from routine physicals to assistance with emergency care.
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Ohio, 2018- Present
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ECMO - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- VAD- Ventricular Assistive Devices
Activities
- Student Athlete 2012-2016
- Communication Coordinator for the Student Nurses Association 2016-2017
- Nursing immersion to Guatemala May 2016 - assessed, diagnosed, and planned interventions alongside local medical professionals.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Pediatric ICU/PCICU
08.2017 - Current
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
06.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Notre Dame College
- Registered Nurse, Ohio, 2018- Present
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ECMO - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- VAD- Ventricular Assistive Devices
Similar Profiles
Kate GabrielKate Gabriel
Assistance Nurse Manager at Cleveland Clinic Medina ICUAssistance Nurse Manager at Cleveland Clinic Medina ICU
Victoria SmithVictoria Smith
Front Office Medical Assistant at Livingston/Cleveland Pediatric clinicFront Office Medical Assistant at Livingston/Cleveland Pediatric clinic
Emmaline JenneEmmaline Jenne
Patient Care Nursing Assistant at The Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Oncology/HematologyPatient Care Nursing Assistant at The Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Oncology/Hematology