Kaleigh Fay
West Union,OH
Summary
Compassionate intensive care unit nurse with several years of experience as a registered nurse. Cares for patients throughout treatment course in facility setting, meeting needs and promoting awareness and resolution of conditions. Devoted healthcare professional supporting patients and facility needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
Maysville, Kentucky
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted in patient assessments and collected necessary medical histories.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and maintained critical care equipment.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety standards.
- Initiated appropriate interventions based on assessment data when indicated by policy or standard of care protocols.
- Assessed patients upon admission and throughout each shift to quickly spot and respond to life-threatening concerns.
- Utilized advanced skills such as hemodynamic monitoring to provide safe care for critically ill patients requiring close observation.
- Managed arterial catheters, vasoactive drug administration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management to ensure effective treatment for critically ill patients.
- Post-PCI ICU management of a STEMI
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Served as preceptor for new graduate nurses, delivering education and support to enhance patient care quality and safety.
- Floated frequently to ER, PCU, and Med-Surg units to support shifting census demands in a low-resource rural setting.
Registered Nurse
Anderson Hills Pediatrics
Cincinnati, OH
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and immunizations as prescribed by a physician.
- Administered medications and treatments per facility protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and other health data.
- Assisted physicians with exams, treatments, and procedures.
- Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
- Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Coordinated prescription refills by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork, facilitating uninterrupted patient care.
- Assisted in developing quality improvement initiatives within clinic, enhancing patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
Trihealth Good Samaritan hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Assisted in patient assessments and collected necessary medical histories.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted in emergency procedures and maintained critical care equipment.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety standards.
- Executed interventions following assessment data.
- Assessed patients upon admission and throughout each shift to quickly spot and respond to life-threatening concerns.
- Utilized advanced skills such as hemodynamic monitoring to provide safe care for critically ill patients requiring close observation.
- Managed arterials catheters, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Post-PCI ICU management of a STEMI
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 08.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
- Rapid response/code nurse
- Ultrasound guided iv certification
- End-of-life care coordination
- De-escalation in high stress environments
- Interprofessional negotiation
- Emotional resilience
Certification
- Ultrasound guided IV certified
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Meadowview Regional Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Anderson Hills Pediatrics
04.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Trihealth Good Samaritan hospital
07.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
08.2021 - 05.2023