Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Volunteer Work
Timeline
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Kaitlin Hayes

Pediatric Heme/Onc Registered Nurse
Lambertville,NJ
Kaitlin Hayes

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 2.5 years of pediatric hematology/oncology and med-surg experience in direct patient care, as well as 1 year of adult med-surg experience. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Through my experience working as a staff and travel pediatric nurse I have been able to provide pediatric nursing care under multiple specialties including: burn, ENT, GI, hematology/ oncology, ID, neurology, neurosurgery, psychology, pulmonology, and general surgery. Currently employed as an adult hematology/oncology outpatient infusion center registered nurse.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
5

Certifications

Work History

Astera Cancer Care

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy to understand terms
  • Provide timely and efficient care to 8-10 adult hematology/oncology infusion center patients through effective communication and time management daily
  • Placed peripheral IVs and accessed mediports
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms pre, during, and post infusion.

Brenner Children's Hospital-Pediatrics
Winston-Salem, NC

Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse
10.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Provided and managed direct nursing care to 3-4 patient pediatric hematology/oncology assignment in inpatient setting
  • Provided and managed direct nursing care to 3-4 patient pediatric adolescent med- surg assignment in inpatient setting
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Surgical Procedures during chemotherapy administration and catheter maintenance for Oncology Infusion patients
  • Exhibited exceptional Patient Assessments skill while providing efficient and empathetic care for oncology patients undergoing infusion therapy
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Demonstrated high proficiency as an Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse by providing highly skilled care to cancer patients
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy to understand terms

Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT

Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse
01.2023 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Provided and managed direct nursing care to 2-3 patient pediatric hematology/oncology assignment in inpatient setting
  • Applied strong expertise in Patient Assessments to ensure effective care plans based on cancer patients' specific needs
  • Managed patient care post-Surgical Procedures, ensuring optimal recovery and minimal infection risk within the Oncology Infusion unit
  • Provided and managed direct nursing care to 2-4 patient pediatric surgical assignment in inpatient setting
  • Collaborated with providers through clear communication to provide appropriate patient care
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions
  • Implemented and maintained comprehensive understanding of Policies and Procedures in the
  • Oncology Infusion department to ensure optimal patient care Provided education to patients and families about patient condition, treatments, and goals for patient stay

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA

Pediatric Registered Nurse
11.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Provided and managed direct nursing care to 5 patient pediatric hematology/oncology assignment in inpatient setting
  • Provided and managed direct nursing care to 5 patient pediatric med - surg assignment in inpatient setting
  • Acted as charge nurse for 30-45 bed pediatric unit, creating shift assignments, assessing unit staffing needs, collaborating with management team to communicate staff concerns, and serve as resource for nurses on shift
  • Applied General Supervision skills to oversee fellow nursing staff's performance in administering chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments
  • Collaborated with providers through clear communication to provide appropriate patient care
  • Provided highly skilled nursing services in a busy oncology infusion ward, consistently receiving high praise from patients and colleagues
  • Provided education to patients and families about patient condition, treatments, and goals for patient stay

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
10.2020 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Acted as a charge nurse for a 30 bed adult med-surg, creating shift assignments, assessing unit staffing needs, collaborating with management team to communicate staff concerns, and serve as resource for nurses on shift
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

Education

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2020

University Overview

  • 3.324 GPA (Cum Laude)

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science
05.2018

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration
  • EMR Documentation: EPIC, Cerner, Paragon
  • IV insertions and port access
  • Central line care and maintenance
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Accudose, Pyxis, Omnicell
  • Patient Education
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection

Accomplishments

  • 2 time Daisy Award nomination (2022)

Certification

  • California RN License - exp 2026
  • BLS, AHA - exp 11/2024
  • PALS, AHA - exp 02/2026
  • APHON, ONCC - exp 12/31/2024
  • ONS, ONCC - exp 03/04/2026

Volunteer Work

  • Church Handbell Choir
  • 10U Recreational Softball Coach

Timeline

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Astera Cancer Care
04.2024 - Current

Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse

Brenner Children's Hospital-Pediatrics
10.2023 - 03.2024

Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse

Primary Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network
11.2021 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lehigh Valley Health Network
10.2020 - 11.2021

DeSales University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science

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