Kaitlyn Spake
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse delivering high-quality care to postpartum mothers and newborns in fast-paced environments. Strength in coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams and mentoring new nurses, ensuring positive patient outcomes and effective education for families navigating postpartum recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Postpartum Unit
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for 6-8 postpartum mothers and newborns each shift, ensuring high standards in a high-volume hospital setting.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor maternal recovery, and conduct newborn evaluations.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments while ensuring patient safety and adherence to evidence-based practice.
- Educated patients and families on postpartum recovery, infant care, and discharge planning, facilitating smoother transitions home.
- Collaborated with obstetricians, pediatricians, lactation consultants, and case management teams to deliver coordinated care.
- Developed individualized care plans and supported positive patient outcomes through tailored education and compassionate interaction.
- Mentored newly hired nurses and nursing students as a preceptor, providing guidance and support in clinical practices.
- Hands-on experience in Labor & Delivery and the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) through cross-training, assisting with patient care, assessments, and transitions across the perinatal continuum.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records utilizing Epic.
Student Nurse Technician - Oncology Unit
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, MD
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Gained hands-on experience in patient assessment, clinical documentation, and direct bedside care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the care of 6-8 oncology patients while supporting the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Documented patient care accurately using Epic electronic medical records.
- Initiated participation in diverse patient care opportunities, enhancing clinical skills and improving patient interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostbug, MD12-2022
Associate Degree - Nursing Program
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Marketing
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05-2018
Skills
- patient assessments
- maternal assessments
- newborn evaluations
- medication administration
- patient education
- maternal care
- Epic charting
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
- First Aid Certified
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
- Senior Volunteer, Celebrate Hope Foundation, 01/01/13, Present
- Event Coordinator Intern, Herrington on the Bay, 06/01/16, 08/31/16
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Postpartum Unit
Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Technician - Oncology Unit
Anne Arundel Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Associate Degree - Nursing Program
Anne Arundel Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Marketing
Salisbury University