Kayla Bauwin
Gainesville,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Texas Health Surgery Center of Denton, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and strong clinical judgment. Adept at leading nursing staff and implementing quality improvement initiatives to promote safety and optimize patient outcomes.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Surgery Center of Denton
Denton, TX
09.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members in multiple areas of the peri operative facility.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, monthly risk assessments, tracking and monitoring of transfer patients from the surgery center, and conducted quarterly quality meetings throughout the surgery center.
- Administered medications in both PACU and as a moderate sedation nurse during pain procedures according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
PREOP/PACU RN - Charge Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor In Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX01.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification
- Quality and risk management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Surgery Center of Denton
09.2021 - Current
PREOP/PACU RN - Charge Nurse
Texoma Medical Center
02.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor In Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Grayson College