Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kayla Edkins MSN, RN

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable Registered Nurse with 9+ years of experience with UPMC. Committed to providing exceptional patient care and support through effective communication and collaboration, enhancing overall patient experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

UPMC Travel Staffing (UTS)

UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2022 - Current
  • Displaying flexibility while providing assistance to units in need across the UPMC hospital system.
  • Working effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working collaboratively in a team environment to provide best patient outcomes.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Registered Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian 10 South
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2016 - 08.2022
  • Provide high quality care to patients on a 30-bed unit.
  • Report patients’ status and delegate nurse and PCT assignments to achieve optimal outcomes as charge nurse.
  • Precept student nurses and orient new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Manage elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
  • Monitor patients’ conditions and report change in status to physicians and leadership to discuss and provide necessary treatment.
  • Identify learning needs of patients and families and respond with advocacy and health education.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
09-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2015

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Flexibility
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

UPMC Travel Staffing (UTS)

UPMC
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

UPMC Presbyterian 10 South
08.2016 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Duquesne University