Kayla Dodson
Rialto
Summary
Detail-oriented professional Nurse with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Advanced Urgent Care
07.2020 - Current
- Nurse in Charge Level B Emergency Department
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Clinical Nurse C
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Advanced Urgent Care
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Assess and triage patients based on acuity and complexity of patient's condition
- Using a total care nursing model to evaluate and treat life/non-life threatening conditions for pediatric and adult populations
- Modified patient treatment plans according to symptoms, responses and conditions.
Clinical Nurse I
Per Diem,Dignity Health, St. Bernadine Medical Center Urgent Care Dept.
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Optimizing patient care processing, evaluation of vital statistics, therapeutic injection/ oral medication.
- Reduced return department visits by educating patients on self-care strategies and disease management techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult health-related situations, fostering trusting relationships between healthcare providers and clients.
Clinical Nurse B
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Inpatient Acute Rehabilitatio
09.2015 - 04.2019
- Provided nursing care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate the return of self care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, ensuring accurate diagnosis and timely interventions for patients.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
Public Response Dispatcher II, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
06.1998 - 10.2015
- Voiced emergent calls for service via computer aided (CAD) system to sheriffs deputies
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Monitored multiple communication channels to relay critical information to field units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA06.2013
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Calm and composed
- Decision-making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Safety and security procedures
- Care coordination
Certification
- BLS
- PALS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Advanced Urgent Care
07.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse C
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Advanced Urgent Care
04.2019 - 07.2020
Clinical Nurse I
Per Diem,Dignity Health, St. Bernadine Medical Center Urgent Care Dept.
08.2017 - 12.2019
Clinical Nurse B
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Inpatient Acute Rehabilitatio
09.2015 - 04.2019
Public Response Dispatcher II, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
06.1998 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University