Kayla Haggard
Scottsboro,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Ability to quickly adapt and learn new processes. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Circulator
Highlands Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Supported patients' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
- Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.
- Improved communication among surgical team members by actively participating in preoperative briefings and debriefings.
- Provided thorough handoff reports to enhance continuity of care between shifts and departments.
- Mentored new staff members on safe practices within the operating room setting, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to expand knowledge of current best practices in RN Circulator roles.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from preoperative to post-anesthesia recovery units by communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Consistently demonstrated compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention protocols.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by staying up-to-date on the latest nursing practices related to perioperative care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Maintained aseptic environments through proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
03.2016 - 05.2022
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs
- Ability to work directly with patients, families and doctors
- Communication skills that involve a combination of active listening, observing, speaking and empathizing
- Time management and stamina
- Teamwork and dependability
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support
- Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
Charge Nurse
Cloverdale Skilled Nursing Facility
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Managed 46 residents per night
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks
- Maintained accurate and complete records
- Charted pertinent facts and information in detail
- Performed procedures such as blood drawing, tube insertions, wound dressing, and laboratory work
- Followed all HIPAA regulations and maintained the security of patient information
- Visited all assigned patients at regular intervals, checking and documenting vital signs and patient conditions
- Transferred and repositioned patients using proper techniques and equipment
- Supervised medication administration for residents.
Registered Nurse
Marshall Medical Center North
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Exceptional knowledge and working experience of inpatient psychiatric nursing
- Ability to empathize with patients
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 9 patients per day
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, ALSkills
- EMR systems
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Monitor vital signs
- Administer medication
- Ventilation support
- Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Detail oriented
- Operating Room Etiquette
- Surgical equipment knowledge
- Patient Safety
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile technique
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection Control
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
RN Circulator
Highlands Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
03.2016 - 05.2022
Charge Nurse
Cloverdale Skilled Nursing Facility
03.2014 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Marshall Medical Center North
10.2013 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
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