Kayla Goldstein
Spring Grove,PA
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with recent experience in a Neuro/Stroke Medical-Surgical unit, delivering safe, evidence-based care to patients with complex medical needs. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration drives optimal outcomes in high-acuity settings. Recognized for strong communication skills and adaptability, maintaining composure under pressure while supporting families through critical moments with empathy and professionalism. Committed to continuous learning and the delivery of exceptional, patient-centered care in the Maryland area.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
2025.06 - Current
- Neurological/Stroke Medical-Surgical: 2E
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for 5–6 adult patients per shift with acute neurological, post-stroke, and complex medical-surgical conditions in a high-acuity 32-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) evaluations, monitor for changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate concerns to facilitate early intervention.
- Safely administer 20–40 medications and IV therapies per shift, adhering to evidence-based practice and medication safety standards.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care with physicians, case managers, therapists, pharmacists, and ancillary staff to develop and implement individualized treatment and discharge plans.
- Educate patients and family caregivers daily on stroke recovery, medication management, risk factor modification, and discharge instructions to promote continuity of care and reduce readmission risk.
- Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical record documentation while managing admissions, discharges, transfers, and changes in patient condition in a fast-paced environment.
- Prioritize care for multiple high-acuity patients by utilizing strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and effective time management to deliver safe, patient-centered care.
- Contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives by participating in interdisciplinary rounds, evidence-based practice, and unit performance improvement activities.
Student Nurse Clinical
Children's National Hospital
2025.01 - 2025.05
- Provided nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of acute and chronic conditions under RN supervision.
- Performed focused assessments, monitored vital signs, and assisted with medication administration and treatments.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary pediatric team—including physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers—to coordinate care for multiple high-acuity patients each shift
- Delivered compassionate, family-centered care by providing emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and caregivers throughout hospitalization.
- Educated patient and families on health Maintenance, medication adherence, and discharge instructions.
- Demonstrated adaptability and critical thinking while caring for patients in a high-acuity pediatric unit, prioritizing competing clinical needs and responding to changes in patient condition.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Student Nurse Clinical
Calvert Health Medical Center
2025.01 - 2025.05
- ICU/Charge nurse:
- Completed senior-level clinical rotation with a focus on managing high-acuity adult patients in a critical care environment.
- Functioned as student charge nurse alongside RN charge nurse, delegating assignments, organizing patient care, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient workflow.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, monitored hemodynamics, and assisted with medication administration and procedures.
- Responded to changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment and prioritization skills.
- Provided education and emotional support to patients and families coping with critical illness.
- Strengthened leadership, teamwork, and communication abilities in a fast-paced, high-stakes clinical setting.
- Psychiatric Unit:
- Assessed and documented patient behavior, mood, and affect to inform care plans and interventions.
- Engaged in one-on-one conversations, providing emotional support to help patient achieve their mental wellness goals.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to support patients.
- Co-facilitated a group discussion on anger management, promoting healthy coping strategies and emotional regulation.
Student Nurse Clinical
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
2024.09 - 2024.12
- Labor and Delivery:
- Assisted in the care of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patients under RN supervision.
- Observed and participated in labor support, fetal monitoring, and immediate newborn care.
- Supported families during labor and delivery, ensuring a calm and compassionate environment.
- Collaborated with nurses, midwives, and physicians to promote safe, patient-centered birth experiences.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit:
- Gained hands-on experience caring for premature and critically ill newborns under RN and preceptor supervision.
- Assisted with feeding, diapering, thermoregulation, and infection prevention for high-risk infants.
- Observed and assisted with medication administration, respiratory support, and neonatal assessments.
- Supported parents with education and reassurance during NICU stays, emphasizing family-centered care.
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and adherence to infection control and safety protocols.
- Emergency Department:
- Monitored and recorded vital signs regularly, identifying and promptly reporting any irregularities.
- Conducted rapid patient assessments to prioritize care in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to perform procedures, including wound care, IV initiation, cardiac monitoring, and applying splints for fractures.
- Prepared and administered primary IV infusions, piggybacks, and IV push meds to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
- Assisted with the insertion of endotracheal tubes and confirm proper placement.
Student Nurse Clinical
MedStar St. Mary's
2024.01 - 2024.05
- Operating Room & Pre-operative Clinical
- Assisted with preoperative patient preparation, including verification of patient identification, surgical consent, and completion of pre-op safety checklists.
- Performed preoperative assessments, monitored and documented vital signs, and communicated changes in patient status to the team to support safe surgical care.
- Applied sterile technique and infection prevention practices during multiple surgical procedures, maintaining compliance with aseptic standards and OR safety protocols.
- Participated in surgical timeouts and collaborated with the interdisciplinary surgical team to promote patient safety and adherence to national preoperative guidelines.
- Provided compassionate preoperative education and emotional support to patients and families, helping reduce anxiety and improve understanding of surgical procedures and postoperative expectations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD2025-05
Skills
- Patient and Family Education
- Strong Work Ethic & Adaptability
- Health promotion
- Compassionate, Culturally Sensitive Care
- EMR Documentation: Cerner, Epic
- Time management and prioritization
- Infection prevention and isolation precautions
- Telemetry monitoring and basic rhythm recognition
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Intake and discharge
- Wound care
Accomplishments
Nurse Residency: Successfully completed the evidence-based Transition-to-Practice Nurse Residency Program at MedStar Southern Maryland, strengthening clinical judgment, critical thinking, and professional nursing practice.
Research & Quality Improvement: Collaborated on a group quality improvement project to redesign the patient handoff/report sheet, enhancing workflow efficiency, communication, and patient satisfaction.
Leadership & Professional Development: represented the Nurse Residency Program as a panelist at a nursing student seminar, sharing experiences on professional growth, evidence-based practice, and the transition to bedside nursing.
Precepted nursing students and newly licensed nurses: providing clinical guidance, mentorship, and support to promote safe patient care, professional development, and successful transition into practice.
Patient Education: Provided individualized patient and family education to support disease management, medication adherence, and safe discharge planning.
Certification
- AHA BLS Provider; 2027
- Registered Nurse- Maryland Board of Nursing
- NIHSS: 2026
- ACLS- planned
- PALS- planned
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
2025.06 - Current
Student Nurse Clinical
Children's National Hospital
2025.01 - 2025.05
Student Nurse Clinical
Calvert Health Medical Center
2025.01 - 2025.05
Student Nurse Clinical
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
2024.09 - 2024.12
Student Nurse Clinical
MedStar St. Mary's
2024.01 - 2024.05
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Maryland
Spirit Award
Nominated by a colleague and recognized with the Spirit Award for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to patient safety, promoting a culture of quality and accountability, and consistently contributing to safe, high-quality patient care through teamwork and professionalism.