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Kayla Moore

Jonesborough,TN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a hospital environment. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through leadership, autonomy and teamwork. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong interpersonal skills and relationships with co-workers, patients and families through empathetic communication, attention to detail & a respectful attitude.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action by conducting thorough patient assessments and promptly notifying physician's when necessary.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy while monitoring effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care integrity, operational procedures and safety protocols that align with the VA standards of patient care.

Registered Nurse

Ballad Health System
08.2015 - 12.2021

Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (08/2015-09/2019)
• Upon completion of my Senior Practicum assignment on
2400 I accepted a RN position on this unit in the Spring of
2015.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and
determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular
injections and monitored responses.
• Managed quality care for patients with Cardiothoracic,
Vascular and post Open heart patients.

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (09/2019-12/2021)
• Monitoring post-operative patients while observing for
side effects of anesthesia. Close monitoring of vital signs, treating pain, nausea, airway management and watching LOC while providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and their families.
• Broadened my scope of practice with managing care of all ages and procedures requiring anesthesia. (i.e. Traumas, L&D, pediatrics, IR, GI, Neuro & Ortho patients)
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute ICU or stroke patients needing complex care or acute monitoring.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management

Western Governors University
05.2026

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

Milligan University
Milligan, TN
05.2015

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care & Patient Management
  • Medical Assessment & Medication Administration
  • Critical Care
  • Precepting
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Care Coordination
  • Airway management
  • Emergency Response
  • Chart Updating
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • High Level of Autonomy

Accomplishments

  • Milligan University Deans List Recipient 2011-2014
  • Milligan University Athletic & Academic Scholarship 2011-2014
  • 2011 PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization) Star recipient
  • National Society of Leadership & Success Sigma Alpha Phi 2012
  • All Academic Volleyball team 2012-2014
  • Champions of Character Award for ACC Women's Volleyball Team 2014
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Member 2014
  • Daisy Award Nominee 2017
  • 2022 Great Catch Award

Certification

  • PALS
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Affiliations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, September 2014- June 2019
  • Philanthropic Educational Organization Sister & Chapter BF Chaplain, January 2019-present
  • ASPAN & TSPAN member, August 2019-present

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KAYLA MOORE, kaylamoore93@yahoo.com, (828) 508-8988, Johnson City, TN, 37604

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Department Of Veterans Affairs
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Ballad Health System
08.2015 - 12.2021

Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

Milligan University
Kayla Moore