Kaitlin Vaughn
CAMC
Charleston,WV
10
years of professional experience
I am an experienced and compassionate ICU nurse of 9 years. I am skilled in patient care and collaboration with fellow staff, providers, and other healthcare team members. I have experience as charge nurse over the ICU, when needed.
I love bedside nursing but am ready for a career change and wish to step into a leadership role outside of a hospital. I wish to pursue a full-time position that challenges me professionally. I am proactive and goal-oriented. I have excellent communication skills and am easily approachable, which I believe to be a very important quality for someone in leadership. I am ready for new challenges that will be dealt with with dedication and enthusiasm.
Work History
MICU RN
3 Years 7 Months- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, making necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventative care measures.
- Assist providers with bedside procedures.
- Charge nurse when needed.
ICU Travel RN
10 Months- Provided compassionate care to critical patients with injuries or debilitating conditions, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Give compassionate care to critical patients suffering from injuries or debilitating conditions.
- Observe behavior and symptoms and report changes to on-call physicians.
- Educated families about patient conditions and provided support.
Home Health RN
3 Months- Assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.
- Provides patient episodic management per company protocol.
- Provided basic patient care such as grooming and changed bedding.
- Performs patient comprehensive assessments, as assigned, and collaborates with patient multi-disciplinary care team.
- Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills, required by the care center for the provision of patient care.
5 Months
- Managed life support equipment and IV administration of medications.
- Monitored telemetry and responded to codes.
- Provided basic patient care such as grooming and changed bedding.
- Proactively learned new procedures and treatment protocols from more established nurses.
- Supported patient families and provided any needed assistance.
- Assisted physicians with procedures and managed IVs.
ICU Travel RN
1 Year 6 Months- Give compassionate care to critical patients suffering from injuries or debilitating conditions.
- Assess patient conditions and administer medications.
- Observe behavior and symptoms and report changes to on-call physicians.
- Educate families about patient conditions and provide support as needed.
Medical ICU RN
2 Years 11 Months- Managed life support equipment and IV administration of fluids and medications.
- Monitored telemetry and responded to codes.
- Provided basic patient care such as grooming and changed bedding.
- Proactively learned new procedures and treatment protocols from more established nurses.
- Supported patient families and provided any needed assistance.
- Assisted physicians with procedures and managed IVs.
Education
Nursing ASN (Associates Degree)
High School Diploma
Skills
BLS
Documentation and charting
ACLS
Communication
Computer Charting
Interpersonal Skills
Attention to Detail
Reporting and Documentation
Critical Care
Collaboration
Diagnostic Assessments
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Care planning
Professional bedside manner
Care plan development
Timeline
MICU RN
CAMC
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
ICU Travel RN
Medical Solutions
03.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Home Health RN
Amedisys
11.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Supplemental CPICU RN
05.2021 - 10.2021Read More
ICU Travel RN
Fusion Medical Staffing
09.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Medical ICU RN
Charleston Area Medical Center
01.2017 - 12.2019Read More
Riverside
High School Diploma
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Bridgevalley Community College
Nursing ASN (Associates Degree)
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