Kay Hewitt RN, BS
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Diligent IV Therapy Nurse with comprehensive nursing background. Proven ability to administer patient care and collaborate with diverse healthcare teams. Demonstrated skills in patient assessment and critical thinking, ensuring effective and compassionate care.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flex Staff RN
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Cancer Center
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Performed difficult peripheral IV starts, phlebotomy, accessed implanted ports(6-10/day) and PICC lines with maintenance and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals receiving chemotherapy.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Travel Registered Nurse-IV TEAM
Boston Medical Center, Boston
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Completed 13 week assignment (extended to 20 weeks) at New England's busiest trauma and ER center.
- Assisted with and performed PICC insertions using Sherlock 3CG TCS. PIV starts and maintenance throughout all departments.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients in need of vascular access. Documentation via EPIC charting system.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse- IV TEAM
Boston Medical Center, Boston
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Completed 13 week assignment (extended to 20 weeks) at BMC, (493-bed academic medical center, New England's busiest trauma and ER center).
- Responsible for accessing, assessing and maintaining PICC lines, PIVSs and occasional Port access and maintenance.
- Assisted PICC RN each shift using Sherlock 3CG TCS.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Staff RN PRN
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Performed PIV starts, accessed and maintained Ports/PICC lines per policies and procedures. Administered medications via IV, SQ and intramuscular injections, monitored responses and documented all treatments and actions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
RN Staff Nurse FT
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions post-surgical and medically, and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Infusion Nurse/Consultant Trainer
Arthritis And Infusion Center
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Trained and mentored 3 personnel hired to fulfill the role of Infusion Nurse.
- Trained and mentored nurses in creating standing electronic orders as well as mixing and administering those orders.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
Staff Infusion RN FT/PRN
Barnes Healthcare Services
09.2010 - 02.2013
- Performed various nursing interventions such IV starts and infusion of IVIG, SCIG, IV antibiotics, Remicade, Rituxan and Orencia vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Staff RN FT/PT Various Positions
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
09.1979 - 04.2010
- Direct patient care in 772-bed acute care hospital (Florida's 8th largest hospital), Level II Trauma Center various positions.
- Skills required: organization, independence, efficiency, proficient documentation, reporting and decision making: Home Health, Dialysis, IV Therapy, Cath Lab, Outpatient Surgery and Diagnostics, Post Partum and Orthopedics.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff, clinical personnel and physicians to build trust and camaraderie across diverse populations and cultures. Provided strong advocacy for patients and families.
- Ensured compliance with all industry regulations, QA and corporate policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Communication
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05.1976
Skills
- Adaptability to different working environments: hospital, clinic and in-home
- Expertise in Infusion, PICC use and maintenance with trouble shooting, strong PIV skills, Critical Thinking
- PowerChart/EPIC EMR
- Critical thinking in nursing
- Medication administration protocols
- Patient assessment skills
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient monitoring
Accomplishments
- Achieved PICC Nurse status by completing PICC 101 with accuracy and efficiency.
CRNI certification 2013-2022
PICC and Midline Course: Infusion Knowledge, Inc presented by Kay Coulter RN CRNI, VA-BC
Certification
- PICC Training - July-October 2018
- CRNI certification-2013-2022
Timeline
Flex Staff RN
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Cancer Center
09.2019 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse-IV TEAM
Boston Medical Center, Boston
06.2018 - 10.2018
Travel Registered Nurse- IV TEAM
Boston Medical Center, Boston
10.2016 - 03.2017
Staff RN PRN
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
09.2014 - 10.2016
RN Staff Nurse FT
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
08.2013 - 05.2014
Infusion Nurse/Consultant Trainer
Arthritis And Infusion Center
01.2013 - 04.2013
Staff Infusion RN FT/PRN
Barnes Healthcare Services
09.2010 - 02.2013
Staff RN FT/PT Various Positions
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
09.1979 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tallahassee Community College
Bachelor of Science - General Communication
Florida State University