Kaitlyn Sink
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a comprehensive background in adult nursing including orthopedic surgery, general surgery, trauma patient care, geriatric and supportive care, renal and dialysis patient care, oncology care, and step-down care. Currently studying to test for the post critical care nurse certification and pursing a Masters degree in nursing education and nursing leadership. Education of patient and nurses is a passion of mine. Extremely organized and able to complete tasks effectively and in a timely manner.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
Lubbock, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Ability to learn and adapt within many different departments and specialties
- Work well within the interdisciplinary team to provide 5 star care to every patient
- Conducted regular assessments of patients to identify changes in condition or response to treatment.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
Lubbock, TX
01.2014 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, surgeons, therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Member of the National Orthopedic Nurse Association and attended two nursing conferences.
- Collaborated and helped set guidelines for orthopedic mobility plan
- Served as a staff nurse, full-time charge nurse, and discharge nurse
Clinical Instructor
University Medical Center, UMC
Lubbock, TX
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Onboarding and Orientation of all new employees
- Teaching at nurse residency, competency fairs, magnet fairs, and nursing orientation
- Assisted in creating new education for Charge Nurses
- Assisted with nursing leadership duties including, scheduling, employee counseling, and patient rounding
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartland Continuing Care Center
Portales, NM
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided skilled nursing care and long term nursing care to 30 residents
- Served as a Charge Nurse and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to provide patients the very best care
- Supervised and delegated appropriately to non-licensed and ancillary staff
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12-2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM01-2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM01-2012
Skills
- Student Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Unit Administration
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Passion of Education
- Diverse Knowledge Base in Nursing
Accomplishments
- Completed New Leader Orientation and Level 5 Leadership in 2022
- Preceptor for Texas Tech Traditional Nurse Program
- Preceptor for new employees and charge nurse
- Multiple Always Nurse Awards throughout career
Certification
- Currently studying to test for PCCN in Sep. 24'
Committees
- Active member of Patient Care and Quality Congress
- Past member of restraints committee and skin care champions
References
- Bailey Lindley (Current Director)- 806-470-3428
- Lauren Irwin (Previous Assistant Director)- 979-240-9766
- Lee Ann Caro (Co-Worker)- 806-241-0213
Timeline
Resource Pool Registered Nurse
University Medical Center Hospital, UMC
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Instructor
University Medical Center, UMC
07.2021 - 09.2022
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
01.2014 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heartland Continuing Care Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Clovis Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Clovis Community College
- Currently studying to test for PCCN in Sep. 24'
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