Kayde Higgins
Edmond,Oklahoma
Summary
Energetic, hardworking, and passionate nursing professional seeking a position at Integris Baptist Hospital to expand knowledge and provide compassionate care for patients. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY/ TEMPORARY LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
01.2017 - Current
- Lecture and supervise multi-level BSN students in the classroom, lab, and during clinical
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations within the hospital setting.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
RN
Integris Lakeside Women's Hospital
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY
ITT- OKC
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Coordinated and demonstrated nursing skills for Fundamental Skills Lab
- Assisted in developing program objectives and outcome measures to ensure continuous improvement of curriculum quality.
- Mentored students during clinical rotations, providing guidance and promoting critical thinking skills.
RN PRE-OP & PACU
OCOM NORTH CAMPUS
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly established rapport with patients and colleagues
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
REGISTERED NURSE PERI-OPERATIVE/ CIRCULATOR
FOUNDATIONS (NOW SUMMIT) SURGERY CENTER
08.2006 - 10.2010
- Provided quality nursing care in the Operating Room for pediatric ENT cases and adult Oculoplastics
- Sound, ethical, and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
NURSE EXTERN/ RN in PACU
MERCY HOSPITAL
12.2004 - 08.2006
- PACU and Pre-Op tech while completing BSN; aided in getting patient's ready for surgery as well as transporting patients to the floor
- Upon graduation and passing of boards, assumed the role of RN in the PACU, completing all training with ICU, EKG tech, and ACLS certification
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OK12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2006
Skills
- Many years of peri-operative nursing experience in both the hospital and ambulatory surgery center setting Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of nursing care while focusing on integrity, compassion, and respect Extensive time spent teaching and training multi-level BSN nursing students as Adjunct Clinical Faculty for the University of Central Oklahoma
Volunteer Experience
- Active member of the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary
- Restore OKC, served with Restore OKC and partnered with a Kindergarten teacher at Britton Elementary School in OKC. Provided in-class assistance monthly, tutored the children one on one with sight words, reading, and writing; volunteered in the classroom for parties as well.
- Local Church, serve as lower elementary teacher and during VBS.
- YMCA, assistant coach for my daughter's soccer team.
References
- Kathy Smith, DNP, RN, Colleague and previous UCO classmate. I have known her for 15+ years, (405) 226-3559, ksmith18@uco.edu
- Whitney Palmer, RN, Colleague and friend; I have known her for 15+ years, (405) 203-4050, wmitchell5@gmail.com
Timeline
RN
Integris Lakeside Women's Hospital
12.2022 - 02.2023
ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY/ TEMPORARY LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
01.2017 - Current
ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY
ITT- OKC
08.2013 - 08.2015
RN PRE-OP & PACU
OCOM NORTH CAMPUS
01.2007 - 12.2010
REGISTERED NURSE PERI-OPERATIVE/ CIRCULATOR
FOUNDATIONS (NOW SUMMIT) SURGERY CENTER
08.2006 - 10.2010
NURSE EXTERN/ RN in PACU
MERCY HOSPITAL
12.2004 - 08.2006
Master of Science in Nursing -
Oklahoma Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Oklahoma
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