Kaitlynn A. Licon
El Paso
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse III
TRA- The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
01.2023 - 08.2023
- 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.
Registered Nurse III, ICU
Nurses PRN- The Hospitals Of Providence TM Campus
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse II, ICU
ProLink- Northeast Baptist Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse II, ICU
Nurses PRN- Chandler Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse II, ICU
Alliant Staffing- The Hospitals Of Providence
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse II, ICU
Atlas Agency- Mountainview Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Medical Center at El Paso
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Acute Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso08.2016
Skills
- Familiar with Cerner and Medi-tech charting systems
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Invasive line use and monitoring
- ICP monitoring
- Level 1 Trauma patient care
- CRRT
Certification
Certified through American Heart Association BLS (CPR)- March 2021, Certified through American Heart Association ACLS- March 2021, Certified through American Heart Association PALS- September 2021, NIHSS Certification- August 2022, CCRN- 2021
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse III
TRA- The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse III, ICU
Nurses PRN- The Hospitals Of Providence TM Campus
02.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse II, ICU
ProLink- Northeast Baptist Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse II, ICU
Nurses PRN- Chandler Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse II, ICU
Alliant Staffing- The Hospitals Of Providence
04.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse II, ICU
Atlas Agency- Mountainview Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
University Medical Center at El Paso
01.2017 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Acute Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
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