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Kaitlin Thompson

Rockledge,FL

Summary

Florida Registered Nurse offering a combination of diverse clinical experience, academic excellence, leadership and strong interpersonal skills. Specialized in orthopedic and post-surgical patient care. Skilled in safe medication administration and compassionate patient support. Dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective and evidence-based care to help patients achieve optimal outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical/Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Rockledge Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
  • Experienced in providing care to patients of various levels of acuity on a 28 bed unit including but not limited to general surgical, orthopedic, oncological, bariatric, urological and medical patients.
  • Served as a preceptor for newly-hired nurses, helping them acclimate quickly and integrate into the team seamlessly. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided critical support during medical emergencies, demonstrating strong clinical decision-making skills under pressure.
  • Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient's status ensuring continuity of care.
  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Halifax Health
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Provided acute care to patients with planned orthopedic procedures as well as trauma orthopedic patients with levels of high acuity on a 36 bed unit.
  • Provided pre-and post-operative education for joint replacement patients to facilitate informed decision-making about their surgical options and promote successful recoveries.
  • Acted as an advocate for patients' rights regarding pain management, working closely with physicians to optimize analgesia while minimizing side effects of medications.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions for complex orthopedic cases.
  • Assisted orthopedic patients with mobility tasks such as ambulation, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises as part of their rehabilitation process.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality orthopedic nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.

Customer Service Cashier

Stein Mart
11.2013 - 12.2015
  • Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Patient Enhancement Team Volunteer

Viera Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2015
  • Answer patient calls and provide comfort needs; such as water, warm blankets, ect.
  • Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
  • Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2016

Skills

  • Assessment and care for patients
  • Safe medication administration
  • Patient education and discharge teaching
  • Charting and documentation of patient care
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Compassionate care for all patients
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork and communication
  • BLS Certified
  • NIH Stroke Certified

Timeline

Surgical/Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Rockledge Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - Current

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Halifax Health
11.2016 - 06.2018

Customer Service Cashier

Stein Mart
11.2013 - 12.2015

Patient Enhancement Team Volunteer

Viera Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Central Florida

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