Kaitlin Laws
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Pediatrics
Kidzcare Pediatrics
March 2024- April 2024
Urgent Care
Novant Health
May 2024- August 2024
GYN Oncology
Novant Health
April 2024- June 2024
Internal Medicine
Wilmington Health
May 2024- August 2024
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Cared for Adult and Pediatric patients in the recovery room after Trauma, Orthopedic, OB/GYN, Bariatric, Urology, Oncology, Pediatric, Cardiac, and Thoracic surgeries.
- Closely monitored vital signs, airway, patient appearance, and medications.
- Assessed patients neurological status and monitored for post surgical complications.
- Used skills learned in the Pediatric ICU to properly care for children after anesthesia.
Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Cared for Adult and Pediatric patients in Pre-Op and PACU for an outpatient surgery center.
- Monitored patients before and after surgery, administered medication, placed and removed IVs, provided education to patients and caregivers discharge instructions.
- Adjunct charge nurse shifts for the PACU, delegated staff nurse duties and helped get patients out of the OR for improved turnover times.
- Completed the Perioperative 101 program where I was trained in the operating room as a circulator and scrub RN.
Registered Nurse Pediatric ICU
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Provided care for critically ill and complex pediatric patients within the PICU.
- Cared for patients in emergent situations such as codes, intubations, line placements, bedside procedures, and Radiology travel.
- Collaborated with LifeLink Donation to successfully get patients through the organ donation process.
- Able to effectively build trust with families and patients during times of high stress.
- Member of the Equipment and Technology Council
Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic PCU
Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Cared for patients in a Cardiothoracic Surgery Progressive Care Unit which consisted of heart transplants, total artificial hearts, LVADs, lung resections, pulmonary hypertension pumps, cancer surgeries, and vascular surgeries.
- Monitored patients with mechanical circulatory support devices.
- Closely monitored patients pulmonary hypertension pumps and drips.
- Collaborated with nurses and nurse practitioners to facilitate a research project to minimize surgical site infections.
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2024
RN to BSN -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2021
ADN -
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY05.2016
Skills
Ability to obtain a thorough medical history and physical examination, formulate differential diagnoses with appropriate medical decision-making and treatments for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients Proficient in venipuncture, vaccines, wound closure via dermabond; incision and drainage, splinting, casting, pelvic exams, GYN Oncology care, wound care dressing and changes, aseptic technique, administration of CPR, and procedural sedation/conscious sedation monitoring Experience in evaluating and interpreting different diagnostics such as lab results, X-rays, CTs, and MRIs
Experience with EMR: Epic and NextGen
Certification
- North Carolina Registered Nurse, #340514
- AANP, anticipated date 03/17/25
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2016
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2017
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 2016
Awards
- Academic Excellence Award BSN, Western Governors University, 2021
- Academic Excellence Award MSN, Western Governors University, 2023
- Academic Excellence Award MSN, Western Governors University, 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse Pediatric ICU
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
06.2017 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic PCU
Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital
06.2016 - 06.2017
RN to BSN -
Western Governors University
ADN -
Trocaire College
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
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