Kayla Kiley
Rochester,MN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enterprise Travel RN
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted health education for patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
Clinical Education Specialist
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Clinical Education Specialist for 39 Bed Medical Neurology and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods such as simulations, role-playing exercises, and case studies to enhance critical thinking skills in learners.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Instructed staff on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Assigned orientees to patients based on learning objectives and patient needs.
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
SSM Health- Depaul
Bridgeton, MO
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Nurse
SSM Health- Depaul
Bridgeton, MO
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Staff RN, preceptor, and charge RN on a Medical Neurology, Family Medicine, and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students and new graduate nurses during their clinical rotations and orientation, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Student Nurse Intern
Mercy Health Hospital And Trauma Center
Janesville, WI
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
Residence Life Desk Assistant
Winona State University
08.2015 - 05.2018
Assistant Manager
Brittingham Boats
Madison, WI
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
Western Governor's University
01.2020
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Winona State University
Winona05.2018
Skills
- ECG/ Telemetry Trained
- NIHSS Certified
- Tracheostomy Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Training staff
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Certification
- ACLS- American Heart Association
- BLS- American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse: Wisconsin/Compact Licensure- License Number: 241791-30
- Registered Nurse: Minnesota- License Number: 2466935
Timeline
Enterprise Travel RN
Mayo Clinic
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Education Specialist
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse- Float Pool
SSM Health- Depaul
01.2021 - 11.2021
Charge Nurse
SSM Health- Depaul
08.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
07.2018 - 08.2020
Student Nurse Intern
Mercy Health Hospital And Trauma Center
05.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Manager
Brittingham Boats
09.2015 - 10.2016
Residence Life Desk Assistant
Winona State University
08.2015 - 05.2018
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
Western Governor's University
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Winona State University