Kayla Kaiser
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Rolette,ND
Summary
Ambitious Doctor of Nursing Practice with exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills dedicated to providing high-quality patient-centered care. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound judgment. Passionate about seeking continued opportunities for healthcare growth and learning. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
Work History
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
SMP Health – St. Kateri
Rolla, ND
01.2019 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through appropriate non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical medications, health counseling, and education.
- Performed minor procedures such as pap smears, laceration repairs, intra-articular injections, incision and drainage, and biopsies.
- Performed hospital rounds independently, assessing and treating acutely ill patients, including those with bowel obstructions, CHF, COPD exacerbations, COVID-19, DVT, pneumonia, PE, respiratory failure, sepsis, UTI, wound infections, and so on.
Registered Nurse - Charge and Medication
Valley Senior Living On Columbia
Grand Forks, ND
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Oversaw delivery of care for 36 patients on a transitional care unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of four nurses, five nursing aids, one dining room attendant, and a health unit coordinator.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated patients, conducted admissions assessments to determine patient needs, and created individualized care plans based on physical, psychosocial, and safety concerns.
- Administered medications via various routes and monitored patient responses.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Essentia Health
Fargo, ND
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Provided quality care to postpartum, pediatric, neonate and post-surgical patients.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse – Charge Nurse
Valley Senior Living On 42nd - Woodside Village
Grand Forks, ND
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Oversaw delivery of care for 30 residents at a long term care facility, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of two nurses, six nursing aids, one dining room attendant, and a health unit coordinator.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications and treatments to keep records current and to support accurate plans of care.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse – Charge and Medication Nurse
Valley Senior Living On 42nd - Woodside Village
Grand Forks, ND
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Assessed for changes in patients’ condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, test results, and patients’ response to medication and treatments.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Senior Living On 42nd - Woodside Village
Grand Forks, ND
02.2009 - 07.2011
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including meals, transfers, bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patients’ status.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY 08.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Science in Nursing -
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KY 11.2017 - 11.2020
Associate in Science in Nursing -
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN 05.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts -
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN 05.2011 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Northland Community And Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN 05.2010 - 05.2011
Skills
Patient-Centered Care
Active Listener
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Dependable, Responsible, Flexible, and Adaptable
Self-Motivated with Great Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Applications: Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Proficient in EMR (Centriq)
Affiliations
- American Nursing Association (ANA)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- North Dakota Nurses Association (NDNA)
- Sigma Theta Tau
Certification
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Volunteer Experience
- Worked with cognitively and mobility impaired adolescents and young adults as a Helping Hands Volunteer.
- Performed hearing and vision screenings on adolescents at local Grand Forks elementary schools.
- Assembled pre-admission preschool learning bags for local Grand Forks elementary schools.
- Completed two missionary trips, one to Costa Rica and another to Trinidad and Tobago.
Timeline
Doctor of Nursing Practice
12-2022
BLS - Basic Life Support
02-2022
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
02-2022
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
06-2021
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
09-2020
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Frontier Nursing University
08.2020 - 12.2021
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
07-2020
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
SMP Health – St. Kateri
01.2019 - Current
De-escalation and Basic Defense Course
01-2019
Emergency Preparedness, Security, and Workplace Violence
01-2019
Advanced Infection Prevention
01-2019
Chemical and Physical Hazards
01-2019
Information Security and Patient Relations/Risk Management
01-2019
Master of Science in Nursing -
Frontier Nursing University
11.2017 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse - Charge and Medication
Valley Senior Living On Columbia
01.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Essentia Health
09.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse – Charge Nurse
Valley Senior Living On 42nd - Woodside Village
07.2015 - 12.2016
Associate in Science in Nursing -
Northland Community And Technical College
05.2013 - 05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse – Charge and Medication Nurse
Valley Senior Living On 42nd - Woodside Village
07.2011 - 07.2015
Associate of Arts -
Northland Community And Technical College
05.2011 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Northland Community And Technical College
05.2010 - 05.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Senior Living On 42nd - Woodside Village
02.2009 - 07.2011