Kayla Barnes
Smiths Station,AL
Summary
Women’s Health Specialist Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive expertise in women’s services across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Proven success in developing and implementing nursing education curriculum, mentoring clinical staff, and elevating both patient care standards, and team performance. Recognized for delivering rapid, accurate assessments in high-pressure environments while maintaining exceptional organization and composure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Educator
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Columbus, Georgia
12.2024 - Current
- Developed nursing curricula to enhance educational standards and student engagement.
- Facilitated interactive training sessions for nursing staff and students.
- Evaluated instructional materials for relevance and effectiveness in teaching methods.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to integrate real-world scenarios into lessons.
- Mentored new educators on best practices in nursing instruction and assessment.
- Organized in-services to promote continuous professional development among nursing staff.
- Coordinated clinical placements for students in the unit.
- Provided guidance, support and mentorship to nursing students throughout their academic program.
- Managed nursing operations to ensure quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve interdisciplinary communication and patient outcomes.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Columbus, Georgia
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted in emergency procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Educated families on labor processes and post-delivery care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
- Administered medications and IV fluids as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
EAMC
Opelika, Alabama
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted in emergency procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Educated families on labor processes and post-delivery care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
- Administered medications and IV fluids as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in maternal and newborn care.
Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse
EAMC
Opelika, Alabama
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care accordingly.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Multi-care Technition
EAMC
Opelika, Alabama
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on protocols, safety procedures, and best practices.
- Ensured that all supplies were adequately stocked and available for use when needed.
- Attended team meetings regarding patient care issues; offered suggestions where appropriate.
- Initiated safety measures to prevent accidents or injury while providing patient care services.
Education
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika,Aabama Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control protocols
- Clinical decision making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Team leadership
- Professional mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Team coordination
- Patient evaluation
- Educational training
- Clinical evaluation
- Mentorship development
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Clinical leadership
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- C-EFM
Timeline
Registered Nurse Educator
Piedmont Columbus Regional
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Columbus Regional
03.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
EAMC
11.2018 - 01.2022
Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse
EAMC
09.2017 - 11.2019
Multi-care Technition
EAMC
05.2014 - 09.2017
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Similar Profiles
Dylan JohnsonDylan Johnson
Registered Nurse, NICU at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown CampusRegistered Nurse, NICU at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
Richard (Evan) HinsonRichard (Evan) Hinson
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown CampusCardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Campus
Rebecca TranmerRebecca Tranmer
Clinical Coordinator at Piedmont Columbus RegionalClinical Coordinator at Piedmont Columbus Regional
ALETA BROOKSALETA BROOKS
Patient Care Tech at Piedmont Columbus Regional MidtownPatient Care Tech at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Christy DawsonChristy Dawson
Teacher at Lee County SchoolsTeacher at Lee County Schools