Kaitlynn McClain
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with 3 specialties. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Eye Institute
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and fostering strong relationships with patients and their families.
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons through effective communication skills and demonstration of clinical competence during procedures.
- Contributed to positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings, sharing insights, and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided compassionate preoperative care by addressing patient concerns and thoroughly explaining each step of surgical process.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Reduced recovery times for patients by providing efficient post-operative care and timely discharge instructions.
- Provided one-on-one education to patients on pain management techniques, promoting comfort and reducing need for excessive medication use postoperatively.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Registered Nurse
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pre-and post-operative patients.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Maintained sterile environment within operating room, reducing risk of infection.
- Served as liaison between surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in treatment plan.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Cincinnati, OH12.2017
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preoperative Care
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Additional Information
Medical-Surgical Internship 6/2018 - 6/2019 The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Cincinnati, OH
· Participated in various high intensity simulations.
· Worked and engaged in 8wks of focused classwork.
· Performed challenging tasks with specialized equipment; NG tubes, PEG tubes, tracheostomy care, ostomy care, transfer equipment, and more.
· Engaged in leadership roles and grew in knowledge; ultimately striving for quality patient care.
Timeline
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Cincinnati Eye Institute
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
04.2021 - 05.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital Health Network
05.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- ACLS
- BLS
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