Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
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Kaitlin States

Dubois,PA

Summary

Registered Nurse with a background in medical-surgical, emergency, and oncology nursing. Skilled in individualized patient care, time management, and effective task completion. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Independence Health System
Clarion, Pennsylvania
03.2025 - Current
  • Responded swiftly to emergency situations and provided critical interventions.
  • Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
  • Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse

Saint Vincent's Hospital
Erie, PA
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans.

Registered Nurse

Penn Highlands DuBois
DuBois, PA
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
  • Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of mental health issues.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Penn Highlands DuBois
DuBois , PA
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.

Behavioral Health Technician

Penn Highlands DuBois
Dubois, PA
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
  • Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
  • Monitored patient safety in all areas of the facility.
  • Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
  • Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, and music therapy that promote healthy coping skills.
  • Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lock Haven University
Clearfield, PA
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Commonwealth University
Clearfield, PA

Skills

  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification
  • Patient assessment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Cardiac arrest management
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Patient safety management
  • Caring for the whole patient (eg, physical, mental, and emotional health)

Accomplishments

  • RN has gotten six Daisy nominations.

Certification

  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • BLS

Affiliations

I enjoy doing martial arts, working out, traveling, and spending time with my pets! I am currently learning how to play the guitar and am being tutored in Japanese. I am currently working on my BSN at Commonwealth University and I hope to become a Nurse Practitioner!

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Independence Health System
03.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Saint Vincent's Hospital
07.2024 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

Penn Highlands DuBois
11.2023 - 07.2024

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Penn Highlands DuBois
06.2022 - 11.2023

Behavioral Health Technician

Penn Highlands DuBois
06.2021 - 06.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lock Haven University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Commonwealth University

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