Kayla Callahan
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in medical intensive care, oncology, and bone marrow transplant care. Experienced in caring for patients in high-acuity settings, recognizing changes in patient condition, and developing and implementing individualized plans of care. Served as a charge nurse for three years and brought experience across Level I and Level III trauma-center environments. BLS and ACLS certified.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension
Indianapolis, Indiana
04.2024 - Current
- Provide direct nursing care in a 32-bed Medical ICU at a Level I Trauma Center.
- Assessed and evaluated patient status, developed individualized plans of care, and implemented targeted nursing interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Utilized clinical judgment to identify changes in patient condition, recognized potential complications, and responded effectively to ensure patient safety.
- Coordinated care among patients, families, and healthcare team to foster collaborative treatment plans and improve patient satisfaction.
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered critical nursing care to patients in 30-bed Adult ICU at Level III Trauma Center, ensuring high standards of patient safety and comfort.
- Adapted quickly to various nursing roles as an internal short-term option employee, supporting team needs.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Indianapolis, Indiana
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided critical care in 32-bed Medical ICU at Ascension St. Vincent, a Level I Trauma Center.
- Collaborated with teams in various ICUs and PCUs across facility weekly to ensure optimal patient care. to other ICUs and PCUs within the facility.
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant
IU Health University Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
06.2016 - 02.2021
- Provided patient care in a 13-bed, multi-acuity Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, ensuring tailored treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Led team operations as charge nurse for three years, coordinating patient care and staff assignments to optimize unit efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN12-2015
Skills
- ICU nursing
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Care planning
- Clinical judgment
- Oncology care
- Charge nurse
- ICU and PCU float experience
- CRRT training on NxStage
- Cerner, Epic, and Sunrise charting systems
- Team collaboration
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension
04.2024 - Current
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Indianapolis
11.2022 - 04.2024
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant
IU Health University Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
IUPUI