Kayla Higgins
Pendleton,IN
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in intraoperative patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
IU Health
07.2022 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent Ascension
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Delivered high-quality care to Covid afflicted patients in hospital facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04-2022
Associate of Arts - Communication And Public Speaking
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi05-2019
Skills
- Infection Control
- Patient Charting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supply preparation
- Patient Advocacy
- Messaging and speechwriting
- Project Implementation
- Strong verbal communication
Certifications and Classes
- Intuitive Da Vinci Certified
- Introduction to Preceptorship
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
IU Health
07.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
St. Vincent Ascension
05.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Arts - Communication And Public Speaking
Del Mar College
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