Kaitlyn Blair
University of Kentucky Hospital
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at University of Kentucky Hospital, excelling in emergency care and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and compassionate care, effectively reducing wait times by prioritizing urgent cases. Skilled in medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration, committed to delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
2 Years 4 Months- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and intervening as necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted with triaging patients based on severity of conditions and needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
1 Year- Cared for as many as 6 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced medical environment.
State Registered Nurse Aide
2 Years 4 Months- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
State Registered Nurse Aide
6 Months- Cared for as many as 6 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Decreased wait times for patients by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases based on severity and urgency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced medical environment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
- Dean's List Fall 2023
- President's List Spring 2023
High School Diploma
Skills
Critical Thinking
Emergency Care
Compassionate Care
Medication and IV Administration
Patient Assessment
Clinical Judgement
Care Coordination
EMR / EHR
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Continuing Education
Certification
- ACLS: 07/2024 - 07/2028
- PALS: 08/2024 - 08/2028
- TNCC: 07/2024 - 07/2028
- ENPC: 08/2024 - 08/2028
- BLS: 02/2021 - 01/2027
- NIH: 06/2024 - 06/2027
- State Registered Nurse Aide: 11/2020 - 11/2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Kentucky Hospital
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Department Nurse Extern
CHI Saint Joseph London Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024Read More
State Registered Nurse Aide
CHI Saint Joseph London Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2023Read More
State Registered Nurse Aide
Hillcrest Health Care And Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - 02.2021Read More
University of The Cumberlands
Associate Degree in Nursing from Nursing
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North Laurel High School
High School Diploma
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