Kayla Moyers BSN, RN
Corbin,KY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with 5+ years of experience in providing optimal care to patients throughout labor and delivery and medical surgical/telemetry. Proficient at monitoring and assessing patient progress, bedside manner, communication, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and also coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Services
UK Good Samaritan Hospital
Lexington, KY
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, NG, PEG, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Managed the floor of 32 patients.
Staff Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
CHI- Saint Joseph London
10.2019 - Current
- Support physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assess fetal well-being through electronic fetal monitoring, intervening when necessary.
- Perform vaginal exams and identify; presentation, dilatation, station, and effacement.
- Assist with the care of the newborn at deliveries using APGAR.
- Manage pain and perform assessments for postpartum hemorrhage.
- Assist physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve labor and delivery processes and patient outcomes.
- Respond to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, and fetal distress.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Manage epidural, magnesium sulfate, pitocin infusions while monitoring vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Administer vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Manage a 20 bed unit with patient ratio 6:1.
Travel Registered Nurse- Acute Care Float
Baptist Health Corbin
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Staging wounds, performing wound care, dressing changes, and consulting wound care when necessary.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns for any adverse reactions.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, airway, and wound care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical procedures to evaluate patient care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Led teams in successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Work collaboratively with surgeons, cardiologists, pulmonologists, neurologists, infectious disease to achieve optimum patient care.
Staff Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Health Corbin
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed post operative patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union College
05.2017
Skills
Emergency Response
Highly Proficient with EPIC
Highly Proficient with
Peripheral Intravenous
Insertion
PICC Line Therapy
Pain Management / PCA
Blood Glucose Monitoring /
Insulin Administration
Blood Draw / Sample
Collection
Foley Catheter / NG tube
Insertion
Critical Thinking / Problem-
Solving
Team Work / Dependability
Identify and Monitor
Telemetry
Time Management
Sepsis Protocol
Patient Admission / Discharge
Administration of Blood and
Blood Products
TPN Administration
Care of Drains/Tubes
Airway Management
Patient Care and Monitoring
Intensive Wound Care
Pre/Post Op Surgical
Intervention
Labor Status Assessment
Triage / Transfer / Discharge
Electronic fetal monitoring
Intrapartum and Postpartum
Care
Cervical Dilation Assessment
Vacuum/forceps/vaginal
delivery assistance
Labor and Delivery Support
Induction of Labor Process
Cesarean Section Preparation
Pre Op, During, Post Op Care
Newborn Assessment and
Care
APGAR
Accomplishments
DAISY Award Honoree.
Certification
- Registered Nurse #1157755
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN)
- Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support. (S.T.A.B.L.E.)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- NIHSS Stroke
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Acute Care Services
UK Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse- Acute Care Float
Baptist Health Corbin
02.2022 - 09.2023
Staff Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
CHI- Saint Joseph London
10.2019 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Health Corbin
05.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union College