Kaitlyn Varner
Henryetta,OK
Summary
Registered Nurse with 7+ years of experience across emergency, ICU, medical-surgical, and paramedicine. Skilled in telehealth triage, remote patient education, virtual care coordination, and Epic EMR documentation. Proven ability to deliver safe, patient-centered care for acute and chronic conditions both in-person and remotely. Knowledgeable with solid history of managing complex caseloads and providing comprehensive support to diverse client populations. Proven ability to assess client needs and develop tailored action plans that drive positive outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Henryetta
10.2025 - Current
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care protocols.
- Streamlined triage processes, reducing patient wait times during peak hours.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
RN – Med-Surg & Emergency Dept
SSM St. Anthony’s
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline workflow processes.
- Managed complex patient cases, coordinating interventions to address urgent health needs efficiently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
RN – Emergency Dept
Saint Francis Health System
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Streamlined triage processes to improve patient flow and reduce wait times in the department.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from emergency care to specialized departments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Paramedic – EMS
React EMS
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Coordinated with hospitals via telecommunication.
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient stabilization and comfort.
- Conducted thorough documentation of patient care and treatment protocols for compliance and quality assurance.
- Evaluated incident scenes for safety and coordinated with law enforcement during emergencies.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
RN – Trauma-Neuro-Surgical ICU
Saint Francis Health System
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided exceptional telecommunication across all areas of patient care; multidisciplinary care team and ancillary healthcare staff.
- Continuous, patient and family education for changing care conditions.
- Provided detailed shift report for next nurse and participated in multidisciplinary team rounds.
- Followed hospital policy for critical telecommunication notification of critical testing results to the correct patient provider.
- Evaluated patient conditions regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical assessments and evidence-based practices.
- Increased teamwork among staff members through active participation in daily huddles and interdisciplinary rounds focused on comprehensive patient care planning.
Education
A.S. - Nursing
Connors State College
Muskogee, OK12.2021
Paramedicine, National Registered Paramedic
Oklahoma State University – OKC
Oklahoma City, OKSkills
- Remote Triage & Telehealth Nursing
- Patient & Family Education (Virtual & In-Person)
- Epic EMR & Documentation Accuracy
- Critical Care & Emergency Response
- Case management-helping with setting up transport to home and/or other healthcare facility, assisting with family and patient needs
- Problem-solving
- Telephonic communication
- Clinical assessment
- Patient instruction and Education
- Critical thinking
Certification
- RN – Oklahoma, Compact Eligible
- National Registered Paramedic
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Hillcrest Henryetta
10.2025 - Current
RN – Med-Surg & Emergency Dept
SSM St. Anthony’s
09.2024 - 10.2025
RN – Emergency Dept
Saint Francis Health System
01.2022 - 01.2024
RN – Trauma-Neuro-Surgical ICU
Saint Francis Health System
01.2022 - 08.2022
Paramedic – EMS
React EMS
01.2017 - 01.2023
A.S. - Nursing
Connors State College
Paramedicine, National Registered Paramedic
Oklahoma State University – OKC