Kaitlyn Coddington
Corydon,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Harrison County Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Clinical Education Manager
Galen College of Nursing
12.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with external partners, securing funding and support for ongoing educational initiatives.
- Expanded professional development opportunities for clinical staff, leading to increased employee retention rates.
- Ensured compliance with accreditation standards by maintaining accurate records of staff training and certifications.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through the creation and distribution of relevant resources and materials.
- Championed interprofessional collaboration within the organization, enhancing overall care delivery strategies and improving team dynamics.
Clinical Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Clinical Instructor
Galen College
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Registered Nurse, PICU
Norton Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Nurse Aide
Norton Children's Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2020
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
Nurse Aide
Clark Memorial Health
07.2013 - 11.2016
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN12.2019
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Patient Care Oversight
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
Nursing License Number
Registered Nurse – Compact IN
28263248C
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Clinical Education Manager
Galen College of Nursing
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Harrison County Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College
08.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Instructor
Galen College
07.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, PICU
Norton Children's Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2023
Nurse Aide
Norton Children's Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2020
Nurse Aide
Clark Memorial Health
07.2013 - 11.2016
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Southeast
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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