Kayla Christian
Burnwell,KY
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am seeking a position to help myself grow while serving others in my community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville, KY
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments upon admission to the Medical Intensive Care Unit, accurately identifying urgent needs and prioritizing interventions accordingly
- Educated patients and families on medication management
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain clinical competency and stay current on best practices in critical care nursing
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans
- Monitored vital signs and identified changes in patient conditions for timely interventions
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients to optimize respiratory status and prevent complications
- Assisted with advanced procedures such as central line insertions, arterial lines placements, bronchoscopies, and endotracheal intubations under physician supervision
- Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate electronic health records that facilitated efficient information sharing among healthcare providers
- Developed effective rapport with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, case managers, and other members of the healthcare team for seamless patient care coordination
Certified Surgical Technologist
Logan Regional Medical Center
Logan, WV
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled procedures
- Set up equipment, instruments, and supplies for procedures and organizes instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at the beginning and end of surgical procedures
- Addressed patient surgical wounds and applies sterile dressings to close wounds
- Anticipated instruments used and quickly hands to the surgeon during procedures
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish operating room goals
- Adhered to OSHA protocols when discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste
Financial Aid Assistant
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Mount Gay, WV
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Guided students through financial aid processes, including completing necessary forms, filing, documentation, preparing reports and updating account records
- Helped students sign up and design a payment plan
- Assisted students and families in filling out financial aid applications
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, promptly replenishing materials before depleted
Guest Experience Captain
Buffalo Wild Wings
Pikeville, KY
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained customer financial information and files
- Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to accurately seat customers and keep customers satisfied
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating
- Made and changed room assignments according to guest requirements
- Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transfer calls to appropriate staff members
- Spot-checked and mobilized last-minute tidying up and sanitizing before each guest arrival and conducted routine quality assurance walk-throughs to drive smooth and stress-free welcomes
- Welcomed restaurant guests and graciously received orders, offered help at ordering kiosks, and followed up after food receipt to confirm full satisfaction
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College
Mount Gay, WV05-2024
Associate of Arts - undefined
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Mount Gay, WV05-2022
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Mount Gay, WV05-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Belfry High School
Belfry, KY05-2018
Skills
- Patient assessments
- High level of autonomy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and charting
- Relationship Building
- Information Confidentiality
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Certification
- BLS Provider- American Heart Association
- ACLS Provider- American Heart Association
- Certified Surgical Technologist - 2022 to 2024
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification- American Heart Association
Additional Information
- Co-Owner and Chief Editor of New Creations Photography
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Pikeville Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Logan Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 04.2024
Financial Aid Assistant
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
01.2020 - 05.2020
Guest Experience Captain
Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - undefined
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
High School Diploma - undefined
Belfry High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical College