Kayla Carter
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Student with extensive experience in Level III NICU and a passion for providing exceptional care to newborns. Demonstrates strong clinical skills and a deep commitment to patient well-being, ensuring the highest standards of neonatal care. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team and advance in a specialized nursing career.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Capital
05.2023 - Current
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Charge Nurse duties, attending deliveries
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level II NICU setting.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Served as a resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in the decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene practices.
- Advocated for patients and families, ensuring their needs were met and concerns were addressed in a timely manner.
NICU Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
- Charge Nurse duties, Attending deliveries
- Improved patient outcomes by providing exceptional care for critically ill neonates in a Level III NICU setting.
- Assisted physicians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
- Collaborated with case managers and social workers to develop comprehensive discharge plans for patients transitioning from NICU care to home or other facilities.
- Advocated for patients and families, ensuring their needs were met and concerns were addressed in a timely manner.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
- Administered medications and blood products safely, following established guidelines to minimize adverse effects on patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Neonatology
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Technical College At Tampa, Fl
Tampa, FL06.2019
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Central Line Care
- Developmental care
- Cardiopulmonary Monitoring
- Phototherapy
- Premature infant care
- Feeding Tube Insertion
- Neonatal medication administration
- Endotracheal intubation
- Umbilical Catheterization
- Intravenous therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Certification
- Licensed RN - 2019-PRESENT
- NRP, Exp: 10/2024
- AHA BLS, Exp: 10/2025
Timeline
NICU Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Capital
05.2023 - Current
NICU Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 02.2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Neonatology
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Technical College At Tampa, Fl
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