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Kayla Arquilevich

Decatur,GA

Summary

Knowledgeable 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.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

New Graduate PACU Nurse

Emory Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
  • Participated in a 8-week perianesthesia nursing course including both didactic and simulation training.
  • Monitored patients after surgeries that require the use of anesthesia.
  • Performs vital assessments and recorded results in the electronic health record.
  • Communicates with physician and anesthesia about any changes in patient status.
  • Intervene in medical emergencies to administer first aid and support medical team.
  • Communicate with patients and caregivers to provide discharge instructions, educate about procedures, and provide updates.

Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Performed blood glucose, weights, vital signs, I&O, specimen collections, foley care, 12 lead EKG, simple dressing, point of care testing, bladder scan, straight catheter, and IV catheter removal.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collaborated with nurses and physicians on developing a patient’s care plan.

COVID-19 Vaccination Support

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Responsible for assisting in facilitating a smooth experience for vaccine recipients, directing recipients through the hospital to vaccination clinic sites, checking in and registering vaccine recipients, and administering COVID-19 vaccines.

Medical Assistant

URJ Camp Newman
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Stocked and organized health center for camp startup.
  • Responsible for patient triage, taking vitals, daily pill call for campers, escorted patients to ER or Urgent Care when necessary, monitored patients in the infirmary, and restocked exam rooms.
  • Collaborated with the lead nurse and camp doctor daily.

Care Attendant

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Responsible for assisting with patient transfers, hygiene, personal care, and other comfort measures
  • Provided a presence in the room that communicated to the patient that they are safe and in good hands.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Ranch High School
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2022

Skills

  • Recovery Guidance
  • Perioperative Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Anesthesia Recovery
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Emotional Support
  • Pain Management
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association

Timeline

New Graduate PACU Nurse

Emory Healthcare
07.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022

Medical Assistant

URJ Camp Newman
06.2021 - 07.2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Support

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
01.2021 - 10.2021

Care Attendant

University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

West Ranch High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh

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