Kasey Fishbaugh
Austin,TX
Summary
Newly graduated RN striving to be a part of a superior emergency healthcare team that aims to provide the best possible care to all patients while maintaining a highly functioning and successful healthcare environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Student Nurse
Galen College Of Nursing
07.2022 - Current
- Experience in pediatric ICU, medsurg, NICU, nursery, and emergency department
- Experience in maternal health; antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum
- Experience in geriatric and community patient care
- Experience in Neuro ICU at St. Davids South Austin Medical Center
- Experience in psychiatric care for patients of all ages
- Experience in pre-operative and post-operative patient care for both day patients and inpatients
- Experience in adult emergency department, medsurg, and ICU
Family Nanny
Private Employers
11.2014 - Current
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Fostered a nurturing and supportive environment by consistently addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of each child.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
Patient Care Technician
HCA St. Davids South Austin Surgery Center
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and output information.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Medical Receptionist
BPL Plasma
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff by following infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Performed necessary triage procedures prior to patient donation including obtaining vital signs, taking patients weight, and performing finger capillary puncture to check patients Hct and blood-plasma levels.
Lifeguard and Managing Lifeguard
City Of Austin Parks And Recreation Department
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Administered CPR and first-aid following best practices.
- Assisted in developing emergency action plans for various aquatic facilities, ensuring preparedness for any situation.
- Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
- Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
- Streamlined rescue procedures by implementing an effective communication system among staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing, Austin, TX
Austin, TX06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Nursing
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXAssociate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSkills
- Phlebotomy Training and Biological Specimen Handling
- Certified in CPR/AED and First Aid
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Electronic and Paper Documentation
- Time Management and Attention to Detail
- Patient Observation and Communication
- Interprofessional Communication
- Maintaining a Calm Environment While Responding to Emergency Situations
Certification
- BLS
- CPR/AED
- First Aid
Volunteer Work
- Volunteer work for GSNA (Galen Student Nurse Association)
- Sammy's House
- Round Rock Serving Center
Timeline
Clinical Student Nurse
Galen College Of Nursing
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
HCA St. Davids South Austin Surgery Center
10.2019 - 08.2023
Medical Receptionist
BPL Plasma
10.2017 - 02.2019
Family Nanny
Private Employers
11.2014 - Current
Lifeguard and Managing Lifeguard
City Of Austin Parks And Recreation Department
06.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing, Austin, TX
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Nursing
Texas State University
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Austin Community College
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