Kayla Buchanan
Family Nurse Practitioner
Canton,MS
Summary
New-Graduate FNP with a 6 year background and diverse experience as a responsive and consistent Emergency Room, Critical Care, Cardiology, and Home Health Nurse able to think quickly and execute appropriate response to basic and emergent patient care needs. Able to calm patients and collaborate well with other staff members to ensure thorough understanding of necessary procedures, patient status, and treatment plans. Compassionate and caring while providing care and support to patients and family members. I have 635 clinical hours of experience working along-side physicians and nurse practitioners in different areas of primary care including cardiology, pediatrics, weight loss/hormonal therapy, and women’s health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
- Monitor current patients, identify issues, explore alternatives and deploy solutions
- Perform specialized life-saving treatments, such as CPR, advanced cardiac life support
- Performed assessments and provided adequate care to OBGYN, Adult, Geriatric, and pediatric patients in the emergency setting
- Perform specific patient tasks as assigned by Physician’s written orders
- Interpret and explain lab results to patients and families
- Adhere to proper safety and sterilization protocols and techniques to ensure proper infection control
- Document diagnosis and progress on medical records, maintain high levels of readability and accuracy
- Provide clerical support and documentation for admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
Trauma/Critical Care Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
- Monitor current patients, identify issues, explore alternatives and deploy solutions
- Collaborate with doctors and emergency staff in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient treatment
- Perform specialized life-saving treatments, such as CPR, advanced cardiac life support
- Performed assessments and provided adequate care to ICU patients
- Perform specific patient tasks as assigned by Physician’s written orders
- Interpret and explain lab results to patients and families
- Adhere to proper safety and sterilization protocols and techniques to ensure proper infection control
- Document diagnosis and progress on medical records, maintain high levels of readability and accuracy
- Provide clerical support and documentation for admissions, transfers and discharges
- Switched between different areas of the emergency department daily taking care of admitted ICU patients and Med-surg patients due to hospital being at capacity
- Performed skills and provided care to trauma patients in a level-1 trauma center.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Float Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Yazoo
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Monitor current patients, identify issues, explore alternatives and deploy solutions
- Collaborate with doctors and emergency staff in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient treatment
- Perform specialized life-saving treatments, such as CPR, advanced cardiac life support
- Performed assessments and provided adequate care to OBGYN, neonatal, and pediatric patients in the emergency setting
- Perform specific patient tasks as assigned by Physician’s written orders
- Interpret and explain lab results to patients and families
- Adhere to proper safety and sterilization protocols and techniques to ensure proper infection control
- Document diagnosis and progress on medical records, maintain high levels of readability and accuracy
- Maintained competency in diverse clinical settings by regularly floating between units, adapting quickly to unique patient populations and environments.
- Prevented complications through early identification of potential issues and prompt intervention when necessary.
- Preserved confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient information in both written and verbal communications.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Facilitated timely discharges by collaborating with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare providers to develop appropriate post-hospital care plans.
- Built strong patient relationships through trust-building activities like empathetic communication and consistent follow-up on care plan progress.
Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Olive Branch Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Monitor current patients, identify issues, explore alternatives and deploy solutions
- Collaborate with doctors and emergency staff in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient treatment
- Perform specialized life-saving treatments, such as CPR, advanced cardiac life support
- Performed care for patients of all ages from Infants to Geriatric ages.
- Perform specific patient tasks as assigned by Physician’s written orders
- Interpret and explain lab results to patients and families
- Adhere to proper safety and sterilization protocols and techniques to ensure proper infection control
- Document diagnosis and progress on medical records, maintain high levels of readability and accuracy
- Provide clerical support and documentation for admissions, transfers and discharges
- Switched between different areas of the emergency department daily taking care of admitted ICU patients and Med-surg patients due to hospital being at capacity
- Performed skills and provided care to trauma patients.
- Adapted quickly to a new environment with little preparation.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Mississippi Homecare
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided care for and educated patients on ostomy care and supplies.
- Educated on and applied wound vacs to various classifications of wounds.
- Assessed, treated, and evaluated a variety of wounds in different stages.
- Responsible for providing nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs
- Collaborate and support plan of care as determined by the physician and healthcare team; treat patients accordingly as approved by the physician
- Performs periodic re-evaluation of the patient as necessary and make adjustments in the patient’s treatment program
- Provide treatment to patients per protocols, utilize oasis assessment and documentation
- Perform on-going periodic system assessment and data collection in a systematic manner, focusing on: psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; nutrition; pain; patient/family education; family involvement and patient advocacy; patient and patient’s equipment needs
- Facilitates timely discharge based on goals and in accordance with client policies and procedures
- Educates and instructs the patient, patient’s family and other staff as required
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
- Supervises and teaches LPN’s, HHA’s as required for patient care according to law and regulations.
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Dominic’s Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Assessed, implemented, and coordinated care and interventions with the interdisciplinary team of medical professionals
- Used assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for patients according to standards
- Administered IVs and medications as prescribed by doctors
- Educated families about patients’ conditions and provided support as needed
- Monitored patients’ progress and alerted attending physicians when sudden changes occurred that call for emergency intervention
- Prepped, monitored, and educated patients before and after cardiac surgeries and procedures.
Education
Masters Of Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2024
Associates - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05.2018
Skills
- Wound, Wound vac, and Ostomy care and Education
- Skilled in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing Assessment
- Excellent Communicator
- Strong Interpersonal and Critical Thinking Skills
- Decision Making Abilities
- Effective Time Manager
- IV Insertion
- Patient Safety
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- EKG Interpretation
- Health Promotion
- Infection Control
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Cardiovascular Care
- Neurological care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- CPR/AED
- Compassionate and Caring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Documentation
- Student Precepting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Training staff
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Test Interpretations
- Attention to Detail
- Family planning services education
Certification
- AANP FNP F06240933
- RN MS License 910022
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Sroke Life Support (ASLS)
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
References
- Stephanie Brooks, Registered Nurse at UMMC, (601) 573-9422
- Ashley Lawrence, Nursing Manager at UMMC Emergency Department, (601) 941-4000
- Zach Hamm, Nurse Manager at Baptist Medical Center Jackson, (601) 968-1000
- Donny Stokes, MD, Cardiologist Jackson Heart (601) 982-7850
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Methodist Olive Branch Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Trauma/Critical Care Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Mississippi Homecare
07.2019 - 07.2020
Float Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Yazoo
11.2018 - 02.2023
Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
St. Dominic’s Hospital
07.2018 - 02.2019
Masters Of Nursing - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Associates - Nursing
Holmes Community College
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