Kayla Atchison
Glen Carbon,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Milford, Iowa
02.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to 22 patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Shift Key Agency
Irving, Texas
02.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Rosewood Care Centers
Glen Carbon , Illinois
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Worked effectively within healthcare teams on successful initiatives.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures.
LPN Assistant Director of Nursing
Granite Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Granite City, IL
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
LPN Restorative Nurse
Granite Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Granite City, IL
06.2011 - 03.2015
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Combat Medic (68W)
Illinois Army National Guard
Springfield, IL
03.1999 - 03.2009
- Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL12.2021
LPN Licensure - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL01.2009
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School
Greenville, IL05.2000
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Infection Control Procedures
- Wound Management
- Patient Admission
Timeline
Registered Nurse
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Shift Key Agency
02.2022 - Current
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Rosewood Care Centers
01.2018 - 03.2020
LPN Assistant Director of Nursing
Granite Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2015 - 12.2017
LPN Restorative Nurse
Granite Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2011 - 03.2015
Combat Medic (68W)
Illinois Army National Guard
03.1999 - 03.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
LPN Licensure - Nursing
Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School
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