EPIC
Kaitlyn Baldwin
Registered Nurse
Summerville,SC
Summary
Seasoned Med-Surg nurse with high degree of personal flexibility and well-developed communication skills to accommodate assignment changes. Supports professional nursing care across practice setting and continuum of care to meet needs of patient and family. Participates in decision-making, leadership functions, research and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse-Perioperative
Physician's Eye Surgery Center
Charleston, South Carolina
07.2021 - Current
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
Registered Nurse (Travel)- Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
Spartanburg , SC
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Used EPIC to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Telemetry
Summerville Medical Center
Summerville, SC
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Used Meditech to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse- Infusions
Charleston Allergy & Asthma
Mount Pleasant , SC
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Updated patient charts using eClinical Works with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assessed health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.
- Facilitated drug administration by assessing patient and pertinent labs.
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical
Union Medical Center
Union, SC
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gettys D. Broome High School
Spartanburg, SC 08.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Eduation
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC 08.2008 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC 05.2013 - 03.2015
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Clinical Documentation
Lab result interpretation
Performing EKGs
BLS/ACLS Certified
Software
MediTech
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Perioperative
Physician's Eye Surgery Center
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel)- Float Pool
Aya Healthcare
01.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Telemetry
Summerville Medical Center
08.2017 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse- Infusions
Charleston Allergy & Asthma
07.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical
Union Medical Center
05.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
05.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Eduation
University of South Carolina Upstate
08.2008 - 08.2011
High School Diploma -
Gettys D. Broome High School
08.2004 - 05.2008