Kaitlin Withers
Wesley Chapel,USA
Summary
Highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive experience in critical care environments. Proven ability to provide exceptional patient care and handle high-pressure situations effectively. Committed to fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare needs, known for clinical expertise and compassionate patient interactions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital Spring Hill
01.2025 - Current
- 10-bed unit, Level II NICU
- Implemented developmental care practices in NICU, fostering supportive environment for neonatal growth and development.
- Promoted family bonding by encouraging skin-to-skin contact between new parents and their infants immediately after birth.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Fertility
11.2024 - Current
- Provide specialized nursing care to patients after IVF or fertility procedures
- Admit, assess, treat, and monitor pre, intra, and postoperatively
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-operative care and monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted in embryo transfer procedures, ensuring the highest level of accuracy for optimal results.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
AdventHealth for Children
01.2024 - 11.2024
- 100 bed unit, 1:1-1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, Level IV NICU
- Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill neonates and their families
- Use of high frequency jet and oscillating ventilation, central lines, tracheostomy care, ostomy care, and post-surgical care
- Care for neonates whether premature, late-preterm, or term infants transitioning to extrauterine life
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
Cardiac/Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
AdventHealth, Orlando
08.2022 - 01.2024
- 40 bed unit, 1:1-1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, heart failure/transplant workups, sepsis, DKA, post-code and lethal arrhythmia management
- Performed thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and promptly notifying physicians when necessary for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage invasive lines, mechanical ventilation, and other critical care equipment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport within the clinical setting.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Family Health
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Biological Science Concentration with a Minor in Nutrition
University of South Florida
05.2021
Skills
- Central Line Management
- Ventilator Management
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Impella
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Management
- Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring
Licensures And Certifications
- Florida Registered Nurse, 04/01/26
- American Heart Association ACLS, 11/30/26
- American Heart Association BLS, 07/30/26
- STABLE Certification 02/06/27
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP, 02/01/26
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
- Order of Omega Honor Society
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital Spring Hill
01.2025 - Current
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Shady Grove Fertility
11.2024 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
AdventHealth for Children
01.2024 - 11.2024
Cardiac/Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
AdventHealth, Orlando
08.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Biological Science Concentration with a Minor in Nutrition
University of South Florida
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Family Health
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
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