Kayla Dawson
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over five years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in the Emergency Room and PACU units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
Kansas City, MO
05.2025 - Current
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Facilitated communication between physicians, staff members, and families regarding diagnosis and treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Provided emergency care for pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions.
- Performed initial assessment of patients upon arrival in the emergency room.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of trauma patients.
- Administered life-saving interventions when needed in emergency situations involving trauma cases.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center
Vallejo, CA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed other nursing interventions as needed.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures including intubations, lumbar punctures and wound debridement and closure.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations while demonstrating effective decision making skills.
- Coordinated transfers to other facilities when necessary and completed all required paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided emergency medical services, including triage, resuscitation, stabilization and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed other nursing interventions as needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of lifesaving equipment such as defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems and intravenous pumps.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Provided care for a variety of specialties: pediatric oncology, neurology, psychiatric, orthopedic, urology
- Charge nurse trained
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Provided care for a variety of specialties: general surgery, orthopedic, gynecology, urology, transplant
- Recovered ICU patients, including titration of drips
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO12.2019
Skills
- Competent in arterial line, PNC and epidurals
- Port access
- EPIC, Cerner and Meditech experience
- EKG interpretation and placement
- Treatment of pediatric population
- Ultrasound IV trained
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award For Extraordinary Nurses received June 2020
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- NIH Stroke Certified
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Kansas City Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital
09.2024 - 04.2025
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Desert Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Yuma Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Research Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
The University of Kansas Health System
02.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Missouri Western State University
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