Kayla Covington
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Compassionate Acute Care Nurse Practitioner dedicated to promoting overall well-being and empowering patients to take control of their health. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient assessment, emergency care management, and advanced life support techniques. Exceptional communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills ensure exceptional patient care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
Grand Junction, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care to acutely and critically ill patients.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated acute medical conditions promptly.
- I ordered diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, MRIs, and lab work as needed for diagnosis and treatment.
- Conducted physical examinations of patients with acute illnesses or injuries.
- Prescribed medications according to the patient's condition and needs.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as incision and drainage of abscesses when necessary.
- Instructed patients on proper health maintenance techniques including lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for each patient.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and provided them with resources for further assistance if needed.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all visits within the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice standards related to acute care services.
RN
Community Hospital CCGVP
Palisade, CO
06.2023 - Current
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel
- May precept student nurses and new hires
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action
RN/CHARGE NURSE
St. Mary's
Grand Junction, CO
04.2019 - Current
RN/ ER/ MED SURG
RGH
Del Norte, CO
06.2017 - 07.2020
MED SURGE/ RN
Platte Valley Medical Center
Brighton, CO
08.2017 - 04.2019
Education
MASTERS FNP -
Walden University
Minneapolis, Mn11.2023
BSN -
Regis University
Denver, CO03.2020
ASN/ LPN/RN -
Trinidad State College
Alamosa, CO05.2017
BA -
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO08.2006
Skills
- Team management
- Workflow efficiency
- Triage
- Immediate patient care
- Patient care plan coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Staff training
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Laceration Repair
- Emergency Management
- Emergency room experience
- Critical patient management
- Urgent medical procedures
- Assessment
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Patient prioritization
- Composure under pressure
- Emotional support
- Clinical skills
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- IV insertion
- Wound care
- Rapid diagnosis
- Collaborative teamwork
- Family planning
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Care
- STD care and counseling
Awards
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Golden Key International Honors Society
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
Languages
Spanish, Elementary
Certificationscourses
Neuro I-Bed Certified, St. Mary's
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
06.2024 - Current
RN
Community Hospital CCGVP
06.2023 - Current
RN/CHARGE NURSE
St. Mary's
04.2019 - Current
MED SURGE/ RN
Platte Valley Medical Center
08.2017 - 04.2019
RN/ ER/ MED SURG
RGH
06.2017 - 07.2020
MASTERS FNP -
Walden University
BSN -
Regis University
ASN/ LPN/RN -
Trinidad State College
BA -
Colorado Mesa University
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