Kayla Boub
Cedar Knolls
Summary
Nursing Professional experienced in delivering high-quality care within step-down units. Contributed to positive patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to changing patient needs. Focused on leveraging clinical competencies and patient care abilities in an Assistant Nurse Manager role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Simon 2 Neuro Step Down Unit
Morristown Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in Step Down Unit.
- Monitored and adjusted IV drip rates to effectively stabilize patients in critical care settings.
- Assisted in assessment and stabilization of patients transitioning from intensive care, contributing to smoother recovery processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and medication management.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, chest tube placements – ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
- Precepted new graduate nurses, enhancing professional growth and competency through hands-on training and support.
- Managed 24-bed unit as Charge Nurse, ensuring high-quality patient care through supervision of 10 nursing staff and coordination of care activities.
Registered Nurse, Kahn 4 Renal/Med Surg Unit
Morristown Medical Center
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Led charge nurse responsibilities on a 52-bed Medical-Surgical unit, supervising 9 nurses and 6 nursing assistants per shift to ensure optimal patient care.
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies (RRTs and codes) with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
- Conducted patient health assessments for up to 8 patients, identifying condition changes and implementing timely interventions.
- Completed Hire Learner nurse residency program, adapting to both day and night shifts over the course of one year to enhance clinical skills.
- Attended interdisciplinary rounds regularly to discuss patient progress with physicians, assistant nurse managers, social workers, case managers, and other team members.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses joining the Kahn 4 team by providing guidance and mentorship throughout their orientation period.
- Actively engaged in continuing education opportunities to maintain current knowledge of best practices in nursing care.
- Delegated tasks effectively to other staff members while maintaining accountability for patient care outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Felician University Accelerated BSN
Parsippany, NJ12-2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Health and Health Administration
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2019
Skills
- Patient assessment and wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Inserting and maintaining IVs
- Central line care
- Arterial Line maintenance
- Titrating IV medication
- Lumbar Drain maintenance
- High flow nasal cannula and continuous Bipap
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Palliative care
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Simon 2 Neuro Step Down Unit
Morristown Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Kahn 4 Renal/Med Surg Unit
Morristown Medical Center
04.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Public Health and Health Administration
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Felician University Accelerated BSN
Additional Information
- HRO Safety Coach Committee member 2026
- Simon 2 UBSG committee member 2025
- DAISY Award nominee March 2024
- Schwartz Rounds panelist speaker October 2024