Kayla Goodman
Homestead
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner student and Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse seeking a clinical placement in primary care to further develop skills in patient assessment, preventive care, and chronic disease management. Strong background in critical thinking and multidisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on continuity of care and building meaningful patient relationships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Assist physicians in formulating a plan of care for patients while taking into consideration their physical and spiritual needs
- Demonstrate critical thinking
- Administer medications such as anticoagulants, paralytics, vasoactive drips, and analgesics while adhering to hospital protocol
- Provide care to patients with myocardial infarctions, heart failure, post-cardiac surgery recovery, and arrhythmias
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms
- Monitor hemodynamics and vital signs to detect and respond to changes in a patient's condition
- Assist in procedures such as cardioversions, nerve blocks and intubation
- Manage advanced equipment such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Implantable Percutaneous Ventricular Assist device (IMPELLA), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), and ventilator support
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with cardiac issues, demonstrating proficiency in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans
- Administer medication, treatments, and procedures as prescribed, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to hospital protocol
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and execute effective patient care strategies
- Monitor patient progress, interpret heart rhythms, promptly identifying and addressing any changes in condition, and escalating concerns as necessary
- Providing patient education, addressing medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care instructions
- Act as charge nurse by providing clinical leadership guidance, supporting nursing staff, directing patient assignments, resolving conflicts, and managing challenging situations, while handling a full patient assignment
- Act as a preceptor by mentoring and supervising nursing students during clinical rotations, providing hands-on guidance and support to facilitate their learning and integration into the nursing profession
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
SUNY, Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Critical care
- Telemetry monitoring
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Clinical Experience
Internal Medicine – Cornerstone Care
Preceptor: Jihad Irani MD
75 hours
- Perform patient histories and focused physical exams under supervision
- Develop differential diagnoses and participate in evidence-based care planning
- Assist in management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia
- Provide patient education on preventive care, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
Occupational Health – Covestro Medical Department
Preceptor: Lauren Smolensky ANP-BC
50 hours
- Conducted focused health assessments and occupational screenings
- Assisted in evaluation and management of workplace-related injuries and exposures
- Participated in health surveillance and return-to-work evaluations
- Provided education on workplace safety, injury prevention, and wellness initiatives
- Gained exposure to regulatory and compliance aspects of occupational health
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac ICU
UPMC Presbyterian
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
UPMC Presbyterian
01.2023 - 01.2025
Master of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
SUNY, Stony Brook