Kayla Etchieson
Goldsboro ,NC
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Wayne UNC Health Care, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication and IV administration and compassionate patient advocacy. Skilled in emergency response and patient education, consistently delivering high-quality care and contributing to positive healthcare team dynamics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wayne UNC Health Care
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
RTG Medical Staffing
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vital Hire
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical and emotional needs, developing tailored care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective care planning and delivery, resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment and technology to monitor vital signs, deliver treatments, and support patient comfort.
- Supported continuity of care by efficiently managing handoffs between shifts, ensuring seamless transitions for both staff members and patients alike.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne UNC Health Care
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN08.2023
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC06.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- IV setup
- Telemetry monitoring
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- EMR Systems
- Emergency Response
- High level of autonomy
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emergency Care
- EPIC use
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wayne UNC Health Care
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
RTG Medical Staffing
06.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vital Hire
01.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne UNC Health Care
08.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne Community College
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