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Kaitlyn Hammond

Wickliffe,OH

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 and respectful attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Participated in nurse led rounds
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Certified Nursing Assistanted

University Hospitals Of Cleveland
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cleveland Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
05.2023

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical Care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Emergency Response
  • Cardiac Care

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS = Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023

Certified Nursing Assistanted

University Hospitals Of Cleveland
01.2022 - 01.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cleveland Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Cleveland State University
Kaitlyn Hammond