Kayla Grimme
Russiaville,IN
Summary
Resolute and compassionate nurse practitioner with a progressive career history in direct patient care and education, prioritization, and care coordination in challenging environments. Dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care and effectively managing pain and other symptoms to improve the quality of life for patients. Skilled in supporting patients and their families through serious illness and end-of-life transitions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Optum Senior Community Care
Optum Senior Community Care
Marion, Indiana
09.2022 - Current
- Streamlines health education to patients and families regarding plans of care and anticipatory care plans including disease trajectories and prognostication
- Communicates with families, residents, and facilities to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Evaluates and assesses residents for acute illness and treats according to assessment
- Patient load of between 70-90 residents at a time between three long-term care facilities
- Manages chronic illnesses such as Diabetes, Obesity, Liver disease, COPD, CKD and many others.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma Critical Care
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Responded expeditiously to critical codes coordinating stabilization treatments and restoring vital functions
- Mentored new nurses and potential student nurses via didactic and clinical instruction to achieve positive training outcomes
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Supervised patients in 20-bed unit, supporting 12 fellow nurses as charge nurse in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Education
Master Of Science: Nursing -
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN07.2022
Bachelor Of Science: Nursing -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN08.2017
Bachelor Of Science: Biochemistry -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2016
Skills
- Physical assessments, and Preventative Health Maintenance Education
- Strong clinical judgment and treatment plan development
- Analytical and critical thinking, with superb time management and proficiency with chart completion
- Preventive Care
- Flexible and able to adapt to the pace of long-term care, palliative care and hospice
- Chronic Disease Management
- Interprofessional Collaboration and care coordination
Certification
- 07/01/18, Current, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
- 05/01/16, Current, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- 09/01/22, Current, Registered Nurse, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, 28239033A
Boardcertifications
Advanced Practice Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C
Personal Information
Title: Nurse Practitioner FNP-C
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Optum Senior Community Care
Optum Senior Community Care
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgical Trauma Critical Care
Indiana University Health
05.2018 - 12.2022
Master Of Science: Nursing -
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor Of Science: Nursing -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor Of Science: Biochemistry -
Purdue University