Kayla Allen
Monroe,WI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in Urology Nurse Case Management at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, as well as previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery nursing and Medical Surgical Inpatient Nursing. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient advocacy, which enhances care quality. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and optimizing clinic operations, ensuring high patient satisfaction and safety through expert assessment and triage skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Urology Nurse Case Manager
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
11.2013 - Current
- Directly provides expert nursing care to veterans living with urologic concerns.
- Provides care coordination for veterans followed in Urology Clinic.
- Provides clinical support to the Urology interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams from the Madison VA hospital, other VA hospitals, and non-VA hospitals to provide expert clinical care and care coordination for veterans living with urology concerns during transitions of care between facilities.
- Utilizes expert clinic management skills while directing the day-to-day activities of the urology clinic.
- Assists in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Inpatient RN
Monroe Clinic
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Cared for medical and surgical patients (ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics) as well as ICU Step Down patients.
- Worked as a team member with fellow staff to ensure patient safety and stability, maintained certification in BLS and ACLS, was the unit’s primary preceptor and was constantly performing excellent customer service skills in order to meet and exceed the needs/expectations of my patients, management, and the organization.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood College
Madison, WI05-2011
Skills
- Patient assessment/triage
- Patient care planning and care coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Team coordination
- Nursing staff leadership
- Documentation and charting
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Accomplishments
- Current Nurse Case Manager for Urology Clinic at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Current member of the Evidence-Based Practice Scholars Program at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Preceptor for Specialty Nurse Case Managers at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Current member of Unit Based Nurse Practice Council at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Assisted in researching, planning and implementing a Sedated Procedure Clinic in Urology Clinic, as well as the UroNav Prostate Biopsy Clinic with care coordination between Radiology and Urology Clinics at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Urology Nurse Case Manager
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
11.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Inpatient RN
Monroe Clinic
05.2011 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edgewood College
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