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Certification
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Kaitlynn Childress

Tulsa

Summary

I am a registered nurse with a solid background in a cardiac telemetry unit and several years of experience as a patient care tech in various settings, including geriatrics, cardiac, intensive care unit cardiac step-down, and medical-surgical units. I am focused on delivering top-notch patient care. I prioritize patient safety and comfort while ensuring patient autonomy. I am very passionate about continuing my education and growing in my career as a healthcare worker.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Oklahoma Heart Institute
06.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Nurse Technician

Mercy Tishomingo
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.

Host/ Retail

Ryman Hospitality
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.

Problem Solve

Amazon
11.2020 - 07.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ascension St. John Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020

First Christian Church Child Care Center

First Christian Church
08.2018 - 05.2019

Muscogee Creek Nation Summer Youth Program

Muscogee Creek Nation
06.2015 - 07.2018

Entertainer

Polar Express Passenger Train
11.2014 - 01.2015

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK
05-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK
05-2023

Associate of Science -

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
12-2019

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Care planning

Accomplishments

Nurse Practice Council chair member- The Nurse Practice Council is a council within the HIllcrest Medical Center/ Oklahoma Heart Institute that meets once a month to discuss ways we can improve patient care and practices as nurses to ensure the best care possible.

Unit-base Council Chair- The Unit-based Council is a council on the cardiac telemetry unit that I work on. We meet once a month to discuss team-building activities that can improve employee engagement.

Certification

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Oklahoma Heart Institute
06.2023 - Current

Nurse Technician

Mercy Tishomingo
11.2022 - 04.2023

Host/ Retail

Ryman Hospitality
07.2021 - 05.2022

Problem Solve

Amazon
11.2020 - 07.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ascension St. John Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020

First Christian Church Child Care Center

First Christian Church
08.2018 - 05.2019

Muscogee Creek Nation Summer Youth Program

Muscogee Creek Nation
06.2015 - 07.2018

Entertainer

Polar Express Passenger Train
11.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Murray State College

Associate of Science -

Tulsa Community College

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