Kayla Dawson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive nursing experience in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Strong communication and teamwork skills drive optimal patient outcomes and foster collaboration. Experienced in medication administration and treatment implementation, ensuring high-quality care in both routine and emergency situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Observation Nurse Clinician
Emory Midtown Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2025 - Current
- Managed medical care for complex conditions, achieving optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations.
- Evaluated clinical data to develop evidence-based interventions for improved treatment strategies.
- Championed fall prevention initiatives, improving safety protocols for at-risk patients and reducing incident rates.
- Trained new staff on clinical protocols and best practices to improve team competency.
Orthopedic Acute Care Nurse Clinician
Emory University Orthopedics & Spine Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Managed surgical drains to ensure optimal patient recovery, infection control, and pain management.
- Delivered comprehensive post-surgical education, enhancing patient understanding and adherence to recovery protocols.
- Precepted new staff, promoting skill development and ensuring quality patient care.
- Led fall prevention initiatives on the fall committee, reducing fall incidents and increasing patient safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, Florida12-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Infection prevention
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Accomplishments
- Rookie of the year 2024
Timeline
Emergency Department Observation Nurse Clinician
Emory Midtown Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Orthopedic Acute Care Nurse Clinician
Emory University Orthopedics & Spine Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University