Kala Groves, RN
Cape Girardeau & St. Louis,MO
Summary
- Missouri Licensure (Compact) RN 2003
- California Licensure RN 2023
- Illinois Licensure RN 2024
I am an experienced, competent, loyal and caring nurse. I absolutely love my babies and enjoy educating parents/caretakers taking these little ones home. I am well-versed in IV therapy, CPAP, Drager vents and UVC/UAC therapies. Well-Baby nursery and newborn admission is what most of my 21 year career has been, as well as, assisting with Breastfeeding and feeding therapies. My NICU experience ranges from 8 to 90 beds, so I have seen many therapies and many facets of NICU and Special Care Nursery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University
St Louis, Missouri
11.2023 - Current
- Provided medical care to newborns, including physical examinations and assessments.
- Assessed vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Administered medications and vaccinations according to physician orders.
- Monitored infants for signs of infection or other health issues.
- Instructed parents on proper feeding techniques, nutrition and hygiene practices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving newborns by providing advanced life support measures as needed.
- Assisted in the delivery room during labor and delivery processes as requested by obstetricians and gynecologists.
- Developed protocols for handling high-risk births or special circumstances such as premature babies.
RN Staff Nurse
Mercy Southeast
Cape Girardeau, MO
06.2003 - 12.2024
- Float Deliveries (Nursery), NICU Level 2-3), Postpartum (Mother/Baby Care)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Delivered high level of care to average of 2-6 neonatal patients daily.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prioritized patient care assignments and discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
NICU Registered Nurse (travel)
Carle Foundation Hospital
Champaign, Illinois
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in the delivery of infants and provided care to newborns in a Level III NICU.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill neonates.
- Provided emotional support and education to parents of preterm babies.
- Cared for and time managed 3-4 babies per shift.
NICU RN (Travel)
Providence SR (AMN Healthcare / Onward Healthcare)
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
- Delivered exceptional care to average of 2-3 neonatal ICU patients in Level 2-3 setting.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, NCPAP, UVCs & UACs, alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
RN Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, MO
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Delivered care to an average of 2-3 neonatal ICU patients in Level 4 NICU setting.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and all oxygen delivery devices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Southeast Hospital College of Nursing And Health S
Cape Girardeau06.2003
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Intake and Discharge
- Creative Problem Solving
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Care Coordination
- Infection Control
References
- Amanda Graser, MSN, APRN, CNM 573.421.8147 amandatilley@yahoo.com
- Bre’Aunna Perry, RN (618) 797-8577 breaunna.looney@bjc.org
- Sheri Fritz, RNC 619.894.1626 sherifritz@hotmail.com
- Janie Meirndorf, RN 618.697.2890 livin76@yahoo.com
- Paul Caruso, MD 573.225.5495 pcaruso@sehealth.org
- Tiffany Wright, RN 309.339.8826 Tiffany.wright@carle.com
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse (travel)
Carle Foundation Hospital
07.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Newborn Nursery
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University
11.2023 - Current
NICU RN (Travel)
Providence SR (AMN Healthcare / Onward Healthcare)
01.2023 - 04.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
05.2015 - 10.2015
RN Staff Nurse
Mercy Southeast
06.2003 - 12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Southeast Hospital College of Nursing And Health S
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