Kayla C. Powell BSN,RN,PED-BC
Plainsboro,NJ
Summary
Pediatric Registered Nurse with 4 years’ experience providing high quality patient-centered care to the pediatric population. Proven strengths in patient advocacy, interdisciplinary teamwork, and delivering safe, compassionate care in a fast paced environment. Pursuing a part-time day shift position to continue supporting pediatric patients and their families with excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2021 - Current
- Provide evidence-based practice nursing care to the pediatric population on a high-acuity 22-bed pediatric medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care for a variety of complex medical conditions.
- Maintain communication with patients and families to provide educational and emotional support regarding the disease process, individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.
- Perform various tasks and interventions with the use of medical diagnostic equipment to achieve patient health goals and outcomes based on a comprehensive patient assessment.
- Serve as charge nurse on rotating shifts, coordinating patient flow, delegating assignments, and supporting unit operations to ensure safe and efficient care delivery.
Student Worker
Nursing Simulation Center
Wayne, NJ
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Arranged nursing simulation rooms for over 340 students and faculty in simulation education.
- Organized Excel data from student nursing simulations.
- Participated in student tours organized by the nursing department, providing information to prospective students.
- Provided support to faculty with administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and mail distribution.
Unit Leader
Oak Spring Day Camp
Somerset, NJ
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Led over 18 campers per day of varies ages throughout program activities with other staff members.
- Ensured high standards of health and safety measures in all activities for campers and staff to prevent injury and illness.
- Fostered confidence and independence in young girls in daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ12.2020
Skills
- Pediatric assessment
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- IV management
- Infection control
- EMR documentation
- Critical thinking
- Leadership skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New Jersey, 26NR22499400
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Pediatric Nurse Board Certified (PED-BC)
- Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Chemotherapy (APHON)
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Saint Peter’s University Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Student Worker
Nursing Simulation Center
01.2020 - 09.2020
Unit Leader
Oak Spring Day Camp
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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