Kaycee Akins
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in GI, orthopedic, and cardiac care. Proficient in EHR systems, chart auditing, and documentation. I am a quick learner and a great multitasker within multidisciplinary settings to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse GI OR Circulator
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
Tampa, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted with endoscopies, colonoscopies, hemorrhoid banding, pouchoscopies, and esophageal dilations.
- Knowledge in the anatomy of the GI tract, gastroenterology disease management, and patient education.
- Proficiency in EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, HST)
- Conducted thorough audits of medical charts for compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Conducted initial assessments, gathering vital signs and medical histories.
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Tampa, FL
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Monitored patient vitals post-anesthesia to ensure recovery within safety parameters.
- Administered medications and managed pain control protocols effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on PACU procedures and best practices for patient care.
- Pre-admission testing coordination.
- Informed consent verification, infection control protocols, regulatory compliance, allergy verification.
Cardiac PCU RN/ Stroke Unit
St Joseph's Hospital South
Riverview, FL
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Providing comprehensive care to patients in a high-acuity PCU setting, managing post-surgical recovery, cardiac conditions, and respiratory support.
- Monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms and implementing appropriate interventions based on assessments.
- Administer acute stroke interventions, monitor neurological status using scales like NIHSS, and manage blood pressure according to protocols.
- Titrate high-risk medication drips—including insulin, heparin, Cardizem, and amiodarone, based on frequent reassessments and lab results.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Odessa, FL06-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- EMR systems
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Health screening
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care planning
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse GI OR Circulator
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
04.2025 - Current
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
11.2022 - 04.2025
Cardiac PCU RN/ Stroke Unit
St Joseph's Hospital South
09.2021 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University