Kayla DePetro
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
NHC Fort Sanders
Knoxville, TN
08.2019 - 01.2025
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, document patient information, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
- Collaborated with other departments within the facility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations relating to infection control practices.
Registered Nurse
Tennova North Medical Center
Powell, TN
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05-2018
Skills
- Immunization Administration
- Intravenous Therapy Management
- Health Assessment
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Patient-Centered Nursing
- IV insertion and removal
- Medication administration
- Wound Care
- Suture Removal
- Head to toe assessment
- Care Plans
- Infection Control/Prevention
- Education
- Vitals
- Documentation
- Post Surgery Care
Certification
- Infection Preventionist Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NHC Fort Sanders
08.2019 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Tennova North Medical Center
01.2018 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
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