Kaitlyn Daly
San Jose
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with 18 years of experience in patient care and care coordination, adept at leveraging critical thinking and medical expertise to deliver exceptional care in high-pressure environments. Proven track record of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks within fast-paced emergency medicine settings, contributing to improved patient outcomes and streamlined processes. Notably part of a collaborative team at JFK Medical Center in Florida that successfully implemented a new triage system, enhancing the flow of noncritical patients and significantly reducing ER wait times. Committed to continuous professional development, focusing on positive patient experiences, safety for patients and staff, and ongoing knowledge expansion.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
VA Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, diagnosing, and treating various medical conditions in the Emergency Department
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and communicating effectively with patients, families, and colleagues
- Streamlined workflow within the Emergency Department through effective delegation, prioritization, and time management skills
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for high-acuity patients
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and ensuring proper follow-up appointments were scheduled
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Travel nurse
Flexcare
03.2021 - 06.2023
- I was a travel nurse for two years
- I alternate my assignments between the Emergency room and Labor and delivery to keep up my skills in both specialties
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely nursing care to diverse populations
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2021
- I was hired in 2015 in their Emergency Room
- They have adult and pediatric with adult and pediatric Emergency Room doctors
- I worked on both sides and became a relief charge nurse at this facility
- This campus has 16 beds
- We would transfer all STEMI patients, pediatric admissions, or Labor patients to our east campus
- We would transfer any trauma pt to one of our two trauma centers in our county
- Our ratio depended on acuity but generally was 4:1
- In 2017, I transferred to their east campus and was trained in their Labor and delivery unit, where I learned how to assess, manage, and circulate in their operating room unit. I trained for the relief charge after one year.
Registered Nurse
Palms West Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2020
- I worked at this facility per diem while working full-time in Labor and Delivery at another facility
- They have an adult and pediatric Emergency Room
- I worked triage, adult, and pediatric areas in the ER
- 4:1 ratio depending on acuity
- My duties included, but were not limited to, IV placement, blood draws, medication administration, EKG, assisting doctors with procedures or sedation, and care of critical patients
- It was a 12-bed pediatric ER and a 20-bed adult ER.
Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2015
- JFK is a 400+ bed facility and a 40+ bed Emergency Room
- This facility was number 1 in the county for cardiac care, so we could get transfers for STEMI and cardiac surgeries
- We would transfer trauma, pediatric, and laboring patients to neighboring facilities for care
- After working there for two years, I became a full-time charge nurse there
- I was responsible for staff and patients while in the Emergency Room.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Identified gaps in patient flow from triage to the main ER
- Collaborated with management, doctors, and ER nursing staff to implement a new strategy for patient flow with non-critical patients in triage
- Helped initiate the new triage flow process and educated other staff members on the new process
- Identified stakeholders to help with new processes for change
Registered Nurse
St Mary's Medical Center
02.2011 - 05.2012
- This facility is a level 1 trauma center with a dedicated children's hospital
- I worked only in their pediatric ER
- All the trauma patients went to the adult side, but if it were a pediatric patient, we would help the trauma team
- It was a high-acuity pediatric population
- I learned a lot and built my pediatric foundation at this facility
- Some of my duties were, but were not limited to, IV placement, blood draws, moderate sedation for procedures, assisting with intubation, and stabilizing the critical patient.
Registered Nurse
Boca Raton Regional
12.2007 - 07.2009
- This is where I started my nursing career out of school
- I learned the foundation for my assessment skills, IV skills, and prioritization skills
- We treated all Neuro and cardiac patients
- We would transfer trauma, pediatric, and labor patients
- I learned how to work and communicate with doctors and work as a team.
Education
Master of Science - nursing management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2025
BSN - Nursing
WGU
Salt Lake City, UT11-2020
AAS - Nursing
Palm Beach State
Lake Worth, FL01-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN
VA Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Travel nurse
Flexcare
03.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Palms West Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
St Mary's Medical Center
02.2011 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Boca Raton Regional
12.2007 - 07.2009
BSN - Nursing
WGU
AAS - Nursing
Palm Beach State
Master of Science - nursing management
Western Governors University