Kaleigh Newcomb
Amarillo
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Amarillo VA Health Care System, excelling in patient-centered care and critical thinking. Adept at developing tailored care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes. Committed to providing emotional support and ensuring medication safety, fostering a positive environment for patients and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Amarillo VA Health Care System
Amarillo
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed tailored care plans based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve health outcomes.
- Provided education and emotional support to patients and families regarding health conditions and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting significant changes to healthcare teams for timely intervention.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent illness spread within the facility.
- Administered medications, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and proper dosages.
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Healthcare
Amarillo
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Tracked patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, communicating concerns to supervisor.
- Recorded temperature, pulse, and blood pressure in electronic medical records.
- Explained diagnoses and treatment options to patients and families, ensuring comprehension.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks including bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and intravenous fluids as needed.
- Conducted physical assessments while managing chronic diseases for home health patients aged four months to 21 years.
- Collected patient information through interviews regarding symptoms, medications, and previous treatments.
Summer Camp Nurse
Down Home Ranch
Elgin
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Administering first aid, tending to camper and counselor illness, lead the check-in/check-out med process, administer all medications, and promoting the overall well-being of each individual who attends camp.
- Coordinate with campers' support system to ensure a high level of care.
- Complete focused assessment, medication reconciliation and medical administration.
- Ensure all medications have a pharmacy label or have attached physicians' orders as needed.
- Provide training and monitoring to unlicensed personnel and ensure camp counselors receive appropriate training.
- Coordinate ordering of medical supplies needed for camp.
- Create Medication Administration Records (MARs) based off medical pharmacy label or physicians' orders.
- Maintain a positive, outgoing and excited attitude when supporting campers.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the special needs of assigned campers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation
Amarillo
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance including activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
- Provided various forms of personal care and household management to ill, disabled, or infirm persons.
- Maintained daily records of patients observations and activities, and reported in changes in patients behavior to agency supervisor.
- Used mobility devices and equipment to transfer patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers.
- Assisted with daily living activities and coordinated and ensured a safe patient living environment.
- Ensured a safe living environment by assisting with daily living activities.
Education
Registered Nursing - Associate of Applied Science -
Amarillo College West Campus
Amarillo, TX01.2022
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Amarillo College West Campus
Amarillo, TX01.2019
High School -
Borger High School
Borger, TX01.2017
Associate of Science -
Frank Phillips College
Borger, TX01.2017
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Client focus
- First aid and CPR
- Rapid learner
- Patient-centered care
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Multi-tasking
- Positive demeanor
- Care plan development
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Patient assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Amarillo VA Health Care System
11.2022 - Current
Summer Camp Nurse
Down Home Ranch
05.2021 - 07.2021
Home Health LVN
Aveanna Healthcare
02.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Nursing - Associate of Applied Science -
Amarillo College West Campus
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Amarillo College West Campus
High School -
Borger High School
Associate of Science -
Frank Phillips College