Kaleigh Fay
Amelia,OH
Summary
Developed critical skills in high-pressure healthcare environments, focusing on patient care, communication, and teamwork. Looking to transition into new field, bringing proficiency in handling medical emergencies and patient interactions. Aims to leverage these transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Anderson Hills Pediatrics
05.2023 - Current
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Conducted rapid assessments for critical care needs, significantly reducing wait times for emergency interventions.
- Triage patients with over the phone for proper emergency room referral.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Christ Hospital Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with social workers and case managers to address patients'' psychosocial needs and facilitate smooth transitions to home or step-down care settings.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Administration and titration of medications based on treatment such as POLST.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2023
Skills
- Pain management
- Infection safety protocols
- Patient care planning
- Clinical patient evaluation skills
- Critical analysis
- Effective clinical decision-making
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Christ Hospital Medical Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Anderson Hills Pediatrics
05.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
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