Kayla Glover
Nurse Practitioner Candidate
Newberry,FL
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner Candidate with 5+ years of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in critical care and primary care settings. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred At Home
Gainesville, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Student Nurse Practitioner
Andrews Healthcare Consulting
Old Town, FL
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Used Optimantra to document over 6 patient visits daily.
- Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Student Nurse Practitioner
Lake Regional Urgent Care
Mount Dora, FL
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Referred patients to medical specialists and coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary team.
- Implemented and monitored effectiveness of interventions to assist patients in regaining and maintaining optimal health.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Interpreted x-rays and lab values.
- Assisted physician and nurse practitioner in office procedures.
- Used SOAPware to document over 30 patient visits daily.
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Provided critical nursing care for a 1:1 trauma patient and 1:1 post-operative lung transplant patient.
- Nursing care includes intravenous infusion management (i.e paralytic, sedation, vasopressors, blood thinners, analgesia), ventilator management, enteral feeding, continuous renal-replacement therapy (CRRT), extracorpeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), wound care/ VAC placement, massive transfusion intiation (MTP), and working with the interdisciplinary team
- Operating Room- Obstetrics & Gynecology Per Diem Assisted the attending surgeon and surgical technician in preparation of the sterile field, maintaining sterility, instrument counting, interviewing the surgical patient, medication administration, and assisting anesthesia with induction.
Support Technician
UF Health shands
Gainesville, FL
06.2015 - 06.2016
- The support tech functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse serving the unit in two distinct roles according to assignment
- In a priority role, the support tech serves as a mobility assistant, and works with the registered nurse to optimize patient mobility using specialized patient lifting equipment
- In a second capacity, the support tech serves as the unit desk support managing the nurse call system needs, answering telephones, stocking supplies/equipment, filing, and ensuring a clean and uncluttered environment of care
- The support tech provides nursing support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
Lake City, FL 08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
Lake City, FL 08.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI 02.2019 - 07.2022
Skills
Case management
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Relationship building
Hospice and palliative care
Additional Information
- Awards/Certifications BOARD CERTIFIED MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSE , American Nurses Credentialing Center ID: 2019042446 Daisy Award Recipient 2019
Certification
Daisy Award Recipient
Timeline
Student Nurse Practitioner
Andrews Healthcare Consulting
01.2022 - 03.2022
Student Nurse Practitioner
Lake Regional Urgent Care
01.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred At Home
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Preceptor
01-2020
Daisy Award Recipient
07-2019
Master of Science - Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Spring Arbor University
02.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2020
Support Technician
UF Health shands
06.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - NURSING
FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE
08.2014 - 06.2016