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Kaitlyn Buckley

Auburn

Summary

Dynamic and excited Registered Nurse with extensive experience at various ICUs, excelling in decision making abilities and process improvement. Proven track record in mentoring staff and enhancing patient outcomes in high-acuity settings. Skilled in different technologies and care plan development, consistently delivering exceptional care in critical environments and consistently fostering the development of the field of nursing.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

MaineHealth
Farmington
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided critical care to acutely ill patients in an intensive care unit in a rural setting.
  • Transported high-acuity patients from a rural healthcare facility to other healthcare facilities for a higher level of care via EMS.
  • Evaluated patient acuity to determine necessity for transfer to advanced care.
  • Monitored patient outcomes to assess nursing intervention effectiveness.
  • Guided new staff members and nursing students as a consistent preceptor.
  • Regularly float and take full patient assignments in the Emergency Department and Medical Surgical Unit.
  • Assumed responsibilities of relief charge nurse when needed.

Registered Nurse

Central Maine Medical Center
Auburn
01.2018 - 04.2023
  • Ensured high-quality patient care in the Intensive Care Unit from September 2020.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to manage care for critically ill patients.
  • Managed ventilated/sedated patients, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Swan-Ganz catheters, continuous renal replacement therapy, titration of drips, and assist with procedures.
  • Provided attentive and prioritized care to families and patients.
  • Precepted nurses to the ICU and volunteered to mentor nursing students for the shift.
  • Contributed to creation of CMMC COVID unit to manage influx of COVID patients.
  • Provided specialized care in Orthopedic trauma unit from June 2018 to April 2020.
  • Delivered care to orthopedic patients with fractures, traumatic injuries, and joint replacement surgeries.
  • Facilitated pre-surgical learning programs focused on joint replacement at Central Maine Orthopedics.

Emergency Medical Technician

Unversity Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Orono
01.2014 - 05.2018
  • Dedicated more than 1,100 hours volunteering on an Advanced Life Support ambulance.
  • Delivered emergency care and stabilized patients during transit.
  • Honored with Primary Provider of the Year Award in 2016.
  • Captain of Relations Department, Primary Provider, Field Training Officer, Driver Trainer, and CPR instructor.
  • Acted as Triage Commander to deliver emergency healthcare to multiple patients during large concerts and gatherings at University of Maine.
  • Engaged in annual Mass Casualty Incident training alongside local police departments, hospitals, and healthcare providers.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
10-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Maine
Orono, ME
05-2018

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Crisis management
  • Care plan development
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient relations
  • Precepting
  • Experienced with various types of technology

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

MaineHealth
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Central Maine Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2023

Emergency Medical Technician

Unversity Volunteer Ambulance Corps
01.2014 - 05.2018

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University of Southern Maine

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Maine

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