Kaitlyn E Lusby
Winter Park,FL
Summary
Over twenty years of experience in providing superior customer service. Exceptional rapport building skills. Skilled in imparting knowledge to clients in a kind and caring manner. Excellent and resourceful problem solving and decision-making skills. Sound analytical skills that lead to appropriate assessments and interventions with desired outcomes. Thrives in a team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital
Lake Mary, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care and improve service efficiency.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in providing high-quality treatment to patients, ensuring a smooth workflow.
Staff Flex ED RN
Advent Altamonte
Altamonte Springs, FL
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Clinical Nurse III
South Seminole Hospital
Longwood, FL
06.2017 - 03.2023
- Trained and prepared new hire nurses on proper care of emergency patients
- Triaged patients effectively and efficiently to produce positive patient experiences
- Encouraged teamwork and motivated staff while fulfilling charge nurse duties
- Educated family members and patients on plan of care, medications, and follow up with various specialties
- Provided empathy and compassionate care while effectively managing medical needs of adult and pediatric populations.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Nurse III
Trauma Step Down Unit
Orlando , FL
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided complete care for up to four patients
- (Including burn, trauma, or pre or post-surgical telemetry patients)
- Assessed and implemented nursing care such as IV drips, EKG and lab interpretation, conscious sedation, and managed ventilated patients
- Estimated burn percentages, cleansed, debrided, and dressed burn injuries
- Educated patients and family members on plan of care, medications, plans for discharge and rehabilitation, and medical procedures
- Trained and educated nursing students during their clinical rotations on policies and procedures and proper techniques in medication administration.
Clinical Nurse III
Cedars Sinai Hospital Progressive Care Unit
Los Angeles, CA
08.2010 - 02.2015
- Provided complete care for up to 4 patients
- (Including CABG patients, Orthotopic Heart transplant patients, Mechanical Circulatory Support devices, and post cardiac cath lab patients.)
- Delegated tasks, encouraged teamwork, and motivated staff
- Trained and oriented new employees
- Evaluated patient's care through direct rounding and resolved escalated patient issues
- Coordinated staffing through collaboration with nursing office and assigned patients to staff based on complexity and acuity of patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
Travel Registered Nurse
Little Company of Mary Hospital Acute Observation Unit
11.2009 - 05.2010
- Provided complete care for up to 5 patients (including post cardiac cath patients and post medical surgical patients that require cardiac monitoring
- Assessed and implemented nursing care such as EKG and lab interpretation, IV drips, and starting IVs,
- Monitored post-surgical patients for changes in incision sites, pulses, color, sensation, and vital signs
- Educated patients and family members on medications, plan of care, plans for discharge and rehabilitation, and medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital Surgical/Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
06.2009 - 11.2009
- Provided complete care for up to four patients
- (Including cardiac cath patients, Post surgical/medical patients that require cardiac monitoring, pre-op coronary artery bypass patients, surgical flaps for reconstructive surgeries
- Assessed and implemented nursing care such as IV drips, EKG and lab interpretation, and managed tracheostomy patients
- Monitored post surgical patients closely for changes in vital signs, changes in incision sites, pulses, color, or sensation
- Educated patients and family members on plan of care, medications, plans for discharge and rehabilitation, and medical procedures.
Registered Nurse Trauma Step Down
Orlando Regional Medical Center
12.2007 - 05.2009
- Provided complete care for up to four patients
- (Including burn, trauma, or pre or post-surgical telemetry patients)
- Assessed and implemented nursing care such as IV drips, EKG and lab interpretation, conscious sedation, and managed ventilated patients
- Estimated burn percentages, cleansed, debrided, and dressed burn injuries
- Educated patients and family members on plan of care, medications, plans for discharge and rehabilitation, and medical procedures
- Trained and educated nursing students during their clinical rotations on policies and procedures and proper techniques in medication administration.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
Advanced Clinical Technician
ORMC
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Assisted nurse in providing patient care
- (Performed blood draws, did EKGs, splints, inserted Foley catheters, transported pat patients.)
- Monitored patients and notified nurses of any changes, and set up and assisted pelvic exams
- Trained and oriented new employees
- Contributed feedback and provided suggestions for new triage process.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Central Florida
FL12-2005
Skills
- Specialized Care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Medical Condition Monitoring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Service
Certification
CEN Certification
TNCC
ENA Member
ACLS
BLS
PALS
NRP
Timeline
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Staff Flex ED RN
Advent Altamonte
10.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical Nurse III
South Seminole Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2023
Clinical Nurse III
Trauma Step Down Unit
03.2015 - 06.2017
Clinical Nurse III
Cedars Sinai Hospital Progressive Care Unit
08.2010 - 02.2015
Travel Registered Nurse
Little Company of Mary Hospital Acute Observation Unit
11.2009 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital Surgical/Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
06.2009 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse Trauma Step Down
Orlando Regional Medical Center
12.2007 - 05.2009
Advanced Clinical Technician
ORMC
07.2005 - 12.2007
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Valencia College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Central Florida