Kaitlyn Oja
Dallas,United States
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over eight years of experience in emergency medicine, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning. Proven track record in fostering team collaboration and employing therapeutic listening techniques to enhance patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, consistently delivering efficient and compassionate care in high-pressure environments. Recognized for maintaining composure under stress while effectively managing challenging patient interactions, complemented by expertise in diverse medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Direct unit operations as charge nurse and preceptor/mentor for new graduate nurses, to help establish clinical competence and safe patient care.
- Advocate for patient needs, deliver compassionate support, and educate both patients and new nursing staff.
- Ensured clean, safe, and compliant care environment while upholding HIPAA standards. Coordinate patient flow, collaborate with providers and specialty services, and support other nurses with assessments and emergency interventions.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Flower Mound, TX
2015 - 2017
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff on a Medical-Surgical unit.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety standards.
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TXSkills
- Emergency Department Operations
- IV insertion, ESI, Triage
- Medication Management & Education
- Charge Nurse Leadership
- Preceptor/Mentor
- Compassionate care
- Critical thinking
- Acute Patient Assessment & Stabilization
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Interventions
- Behavioral health care
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Specialty Consult Integration
- Patient Safety Initiatives
- Multilingual Patient Support
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse since 2024
- NIHSS Certification
- TNCC Certification
- ACLS Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification
- PALS Certification
Languages & Memberships
Spanish, Beginner
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parkland Health & Hospital System
01.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
2015 - 2017
Bachelor's Degree of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University