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KAITLYN SMITH

Watertown,CT

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with a proven track record of success in providing emergency patient care. Adaptable and quick to respond to the ever-changing needs of patients and the environment. Team player with extensive healthcare knowledge, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. Eager to advance nursing career by specializing in critical care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ED Registered Nurse

Trinity Health Of New England
03.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined triage processes, leading to faster identification of high-risk patients requiring immediate attention.
  • Reduced patient complications through diligent monitoring and swift interventions during critical situations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to promptly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Medical Assistant

OrthoConnecticut
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in delivery of primary health and patient care management by performing selected clinical and administrative duties, including taking vitals, casting, applying durable medical equipment, and communicating with other departments for medical records
  • Supported efficient diagnostic and technical treatment procedures for over three dozen patients by setting up and performing appropriate casting per doctor's orders
  • Created precise patient documents through accurate collection and documentation of blood pressure, weight, height, and medications
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications, and other physician instructions to promote overall improvement of patients experience

Personal Care Assistant

Home Care Advantage, LLC.
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Provides compassionate care, skilled assistance, and proper documentation of over a dozen client's progress to ensure their overall well-being from the comfort of their home
  • Encourages healthy self-esteem and general wellness by assisting clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming
  • Teaches proper and safe use of ambulation assistive devices to help patients maintain independence
  • Plans and executes daily activities for elderly patients that encourage movement, stretching and strength building

Medical Scribe

Saint Mary's Hospital - Emergency Department
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Supported medical providers in a fast-paced environment by ensuring accurate and timely documentation of medical charts to increase provider effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity in patient flow and satisfaction
  • Maintained accurate patient charts through swift documentation and inputting data from examinations, treatment plans, and lab results
  • Increased viable patient outcomes by communicating and interacting with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants
  • Resolved issues with patient diagnoses and treatments while reviewing records, paperwork and orders for errors with minimal oversight

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing- CEIN Program

University of Connecticut
Waterbury, CT
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Minor in Biology

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Shepaug Valley High School
Washington, CT
06.2015

Skills

  • Airway Management
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Casting
  • Chest Tube Management
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Conscious Sedation
  • Infection Control
  • IV Insertion
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Student Precepting
  • Tracheostomy Care

Certification

  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Certified
  • ACLS Certified, American Heart Association
  • PALS Certified, American Heart Association
  • BLS Certified, American Heart Association
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified for Pediatrics and Adults, American Red Cross


Timeline

ED Registered Nurse

Trinity Health Of New England
03.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

OrthoConnecticut
09.2021 - 01.2022

Personal Care Assistant

Home Care Advantage, LLC.
06.2019 - 12.2021

Medical Scribe

Saint Mary's Hospital - Emergency Department
02.2018 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing- CEIN Program

University of Connecticut

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Minor in Biology

University of Connecticut

High School Diploma -

Shepaug Valley High School

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