Kayla Horvat
Elizabeth,Pa
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with experience at AHN Jefferson Hospital, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation. Strong collaborator with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHN Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA12.2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHN Jefferson Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Pittsburgh Technical College