KARLEY CAIN
Bremen,AL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 10+ years of healthcare experience, including a strong foundation in outpatient gastroenterology and current practice in acute and intermediate care on a GI Surgical Unit at UAB. Serves in a dual role as Shift Leader and bedside RN, leading unit operations, supporting staff, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Experienced in team coordination, workflow management, and staff oversight across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, accountability, and the ability to foster a collaborative, safety-focused environment. Motivated to advance into an Assistant Nurse Manager role to support operational excellence and team development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
06.2025 - Current
- Provide high-quality bedside nursing care on a fast-paced GI Surgical Unit, managing complex post-operative and medical patients
- Serve as Shift Leader, coordinating daily unit operations, staffing support, and patient assignments to promote safe, efficient workflow
- Balance leadership responsibilities with regular bedside RN duties, maintaining strong clinical skills and direct patient care involvement
- Act as a clinical resource and support for nursing staff, assisting with complex patient care situations and clinical decision-making
- Support staff development and onboarding through guidance, mentorship, and real-time feedback
- Collaborate with physicians, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, patient-centered care and discharge planning
- Promote compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety initiatives
- Identify workflow challenges and assist in implementing solutions to improve unit efficiency and patient outcomes
- Facilitate effective shift handoffs and communication to ensure continuity and quality of care
Medical Assistant
Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates
10.2015 - Current
- Promoted to Triage Shift Lead, overseeing daily operations and team performance in a high-volume clinic
- Led hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new triage staff
- Managed staff scheduling, assignments, and workflow coordination to ensure efficient operations
- Provided performance feedback, coaching, and disciplinary actions in collaboration with leadership
- Supervised high-volume patient communications, prioritizing care needs and coordinating with providers
- Educated patients on medications, procedures, and dietary guidelines
- Coordinated procedures and surgeries, including scheduling and preparation of required documentation
- Administered vaccinations and ensured proper documentation and follow-up
Student Nurse Apprentice GISU
UAB Medicine
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Provide direct patient care under supervision, including assessment, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Assist healthcare team in performing clinical procedures such as wound care, foley catheter insertion/removal, NG tube insertion/removal, bladder scans, and EKG
- Practiced safe administration techniques of oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications including verification, preparation, and documentation according to protocols and guidelines
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting observations, interventions, and patient responses to care
Nursing Technician
Walker Baptist Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Collected and transported specimens to lab for testing
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05-2025
General Education Diploma -
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL02-2022
Skills
- Leadership & Staff Development
- Unit Operations & Patient Flow
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Workflow Coordination & Efficiency
- Medication Administration (IV, IM, SQ, PO)
- GI Surgical & Gastroenterology Care
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Patient Education & Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Alabama Board of Nursing License # 1-204207 Exp 12/2026
- Basic Life Support - CPR and AED certified Exp 6/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Exp 7/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
06.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Apprentice GISU
UAB Medicine
02.2024 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates
10.2015 - Current
Nursing Technician
Walker Baptist Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wallace State Community College
General Education Diploma -
Wallace State Community College