Kayla Nichols
Portland
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse experienced in labor & delivery, rehabilitation, and school health. Excels in patient monitoring, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration, delivering compassionate care. Strong commitment to patient education and safety, fostering positive health outcomes in diverse settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Legacy Randalls Children's Hospital
Portland
11.2023 - Current
- Monitor birthing person and baby during and after labor
- Administer medications and IVs
- Assist with pain management
- Support and coach the patient during labor
- Assist the provider during delivery
- Respond to labor and birth emergencies
- Provide education
- Provide comfort, support, and safety for each and every patient
OUTDOOR SCHOOL NURSE
Multnomah Education Service District
Gresham
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Registered nurses at each site work cooperatively with site staff and classroom teachers to provide for the health and safety of Outdoor School participants.
- Administer and document student medications following established SHS procedures
- Perform first aid and delegated health care tasks for students with acute and chronic health conditions
- Complete daily electronic health record documentation following established SHS procedures that is accurate and confidential
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple and/or repetitive tasks
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Avamere Rehab Of Eugene
Eugene
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CAMP NURSE ASSISTANT
Camp Nor'wester
Friday Harbor
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to assess needs and deliver appropriate care.
- Administered basic first aid to campers with minor injuries in a timely manner.
- Organized and distributed medication under supervision of Nurse Practitioner
- Documented and charted health records for up to 50 campers daily in health clinic.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify camper needs and offer appropriate support.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary health care teams to help effectively manage camper's conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Supported nurses and staff in delivering comprehensive health care to camp community.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health and Sciences
Portland12-2024
Associates - Nursing
Lane Community College
Eugene06-2023
Highschool Diploma -
Cleveland High School
Portland06-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical assessment
- Emergency response
- Pain management
- Health documentation
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Volunteer Experience
- BloodWorks Northwest. Observed donors for adverse reactions following the blood donation process, rebooked blood donors for next donation appointment, maintained a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for donors, monitored blood donor safety following donation.
- Street Roots. Participated in a brand awareness video for this well known non-profit based in Portland, OR.
- Oregon Food Bank. Packaged and sorted food to be distributed to various families and organizations in need.
Clinical Practice
- Spring 2023 Senior Practicum (210 hours)- Labor & Delivery, Eugene, Oregon, 03/01/23, 06/01/23, Sacred Heart Eugene Riverbend
- Winter 2023 Medical Care Unit, Oregon, 01/01/23, 03/01/23, McKenzie Willamette Medical Center
- Fall 2023 Medical Care Unit, Oregon, 09/01/23, 11/01/23, McKenzie Willamette Medical Center
- Spring 2022 Neurological Unit, Eugene, Oregon, 03/01/22, 06/01/22, Sacred Heart Eugene Riverbend
- Winter 2022 Orthopedic Unit, Eugene, Oregon, 01/01/22, 03/01/22, Sacred Heart Eugene Riverbend
- Fall 2021 ACE/Rehab, Eugene, Oregon, 09/01/21, 12/01/21, University District Sacred Heart Eugene Riverbend
Certification
- NRP
- CPR &BLS
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Legacy Randalls Children's Hospital
11.2023 - Current
OUTDOOR SCHOOL NURSE
Multnomah Education Service District
09.2023 - 11.2023
CAMP NURSE ASSISTANT
Camp Nor'wester
06.2019 - 08.2019
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Avamere Rehab Of Eugene
01.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Oregon Health and Sciences
Associates - Nursing
Lane Community College
Highschool Diploma -
Cleveland High School