KAITLYN NAJUCH
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in acute-care nursing within Medical-Surgical GI/GU units. Achieved improved patient satisfaction and streamlined workflow processes through strong patient care coordination and effective communication. Focused on expanding expertise into maternal-child health, neonatal care, pediatrics, and women's services.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baycare Health Systems, St. Joseph Hospital
Tampa, Florida
06.2026 - Current
- Delivered safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal and genitourinary conditions, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, monitor vital signs, and recognize changes in patient conditions.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and prescribed treatments while maintaining medication safety standards.
- Monitor patients receiving blood transfusions and provide appropriate assessments and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Perform IV insertion, Foley catheter care, wound care, ostomy care, and NG tube management.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions, fostering understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records and timely clinical documentation.
- Manage competing patient care responsibilities in a fast-paced acute-care environment.
Nurse Intern
BayCare
Lutz, FL
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Adhered to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of healthcare-associated infections.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, enhancing patient understanding and engagement.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on status of assigned patients, addressing any concerns or needs that arose during their stay at facility.
- Assisted healthcare team with diagnostic testing procedures in patient care settings. and regular evaluations by collecting specimens, tracking input and output and monitoring vitals.
- Performed regular rounds to monitor status of assigned patients, proactively addressing concerns and needs throughout their stay.
- Collected urine samples for laboratory testing and performed bladder scans.
- Adhered to infection control protocols, reducing risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Student Ambassador
Rasmussen University
Odessa, FL
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Engaged in professional development to enhance advocacy and representation skills.
- Assisted in planning and executing campus-wide initiatives and campaigns to increase student engagement.
- Maintained detailed records of interactions with potential applicants to track progress throughout recruitment process.
- Coordinated orientation sessions for new students in collaboration with staff to facilitate smoother transitions.
Lab Manager
Family Practice And Anti-aging Pracice
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Helped clinical staff with urgent diagnostic needs, prioritizing STAT tests.
- Supported clinical staff in urgent diagnostics by prioritizing STAT tests to ensure timely patient care.
- Determined vein suitability for blood collection by assessing factors like size and visibility., using judgment and accommodating patient preference.
- Operated centrifuge to separate blood components efficiently., pipetting and preparation for send out.
- Reduced patient discomfort through effective physical techniques and empathetic communication.
- Executed blood collection using vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
Education
Associate Of Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Odessa, FL 06.2024 - 03.2026
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient-centered care
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Communication
- Comprehensive Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion and IV Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Foley Catheter Management
- Wound and Ostomy Care
- NG Tube Management
- Blood Transfusion Monitoring
- Electronic Health Records
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical Judgment and Prioritization
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certifications
BLS -2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baycare Health Systems, St. Joseph Hospital
06.2026 - Current
Nurse Intern
BayCare
10.2025 - 05.2026
Associate Of Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
06.2024 - 03.2026
Student Ambassador
Rasmussen University
06.2023 - 11.2025
Lab Manager
Family Practice And Anti-aging Pracice
01.2020 - 07.2023