Kayelin Hathorn
Huntsville,United States
Summary
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Nurse Practitioner at a level 1 trauma center. At Cox Health South, collaborated and led the development of care plans for up to 40 patients daily, enhancing patient outcomes. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Cox Health South
Springfield, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Performed rapid, comprehensive trauma assessments on critically injured patients upon arrival in the ER.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 40 surgical patients per day.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes, and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practioner
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, Arkansas, AR05.2021
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Wound care management
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Advanced trauma life support
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Surgical assistance
Certification
- BLS/ACLS
- Advanced Stroke Life Support
- Arkansas RN License #215993
- Missouri CNP license #2024047334
- ATLS certification
- Board certified through ANCC
Timeline
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Cox Health South
01.2025 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practioner
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas