Kaitlyn Scott
Pilgrim,KY
Summary
Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients. Quick to adjusting to any environment with the outlook of achieving the best quality care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville, KY
05.2020 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Education
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY05.2020
Skills
- Infectious Disease Control
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Planning
- Chart Updating
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Collecting Vitals
- Feeding Assistance
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Physical Assessments
- Family Education
- HIPAA Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Plan Development
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pikeville Medical Center
05.2020 - Current
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
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