Kaitlin Lesher
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Dedicated, motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct inpatient care in fast-paced and diverse environments. 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
Mary Washington Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Safely managed patient ratios of 1:3-1:6 depending on acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Precepted, educated and oriented new graduate nurses to newest standard of practice and skills.
- Adapt to various different patient populations and units as part of float pool, including but not limited to - trauma, orthopedic, medical surgical, COVID progressive units, medical step down units, burn ICU and palliative care.
- Established trusting relationships with patients and their loved ones.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Provide direct inpatient care including medication management, PT/OT, wound care and assistance with ADL's to broad patient population not limited to CVA patients, poly trauma patients, etc. in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Assisted in coordinating next phase of care with other members of patients care team and determine next course of action.
- Assisted in making unit schedule as well as coordinate nursing assignment for oncoming shifts.
- Precepted and trained new graduate nurses.
- Established trusting relationships with patients and family members.
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Manage variety of surgical patients pre and post elective or emergency orthopedic procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Certified Medical Assistant
Stony Hill Internal Medicine
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
11.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA03.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Wound Care
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Medication Distribution
- Trauma Recovery
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Staff Supervision
Certification
BLS - American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mary Washington Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Stony Hill Internal Medicine
09.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Virginia Career College
BLS - American Heart Association
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