Kayla Nikolaychuk
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable RN successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Patient-oriented with a willingness to take on responsibilities to meet team goals and respond diligently to changes in patient condition. Eager to provide skillful and superlative patient care with resiliency to thrive in diverse atmospheres.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN ER
Providence Saint John's Health Center Emergency Room
09.2023 - Current
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects to increase hospital efficiency by 80% using Alaris inoperability.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, fostering trust and rapport in acute care settings.
- Managed 4 to 1 patient ratios while coordinating admissions and discharges.
Materials Management Coordinator
United States Air Force (USAF)
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, fostering a collaborative environment that facilitated timely resolution of material-related issues or concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global
01.2020
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Acute care expertise
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Stabilization
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Seizure Management
- Compassionate Care
Clinical Rotations Experience
- Collaborated with RNs to deliver individualized, outcome-driven medical care for patients across the lifespan at clinical settings including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monta UCLA Medical Center, Dignity Health, LAC + USC Medical Center, and Little Company of Mary.
- Assessed patients and performed intake duties. Assisted nurses with direct patient care including med pass, IV therapy, catheter care, feeding tubes, wound care, dressing changes, and more. Closely documented care.
- Provided thorough patient education and offered emotional support.
Clinical Rotations Contributions
- Created district-wide training for emergency Narcan administration at Santa Monica School District.
- Conducted evidence-based systematic study of CLABSI rates and the use of alcohol-impregnated caps.
- Worked with Chief Nurse Executive to implement pressure injury quality improvement measures, resulting in positive reduction rates.
Clinical Rotations
- Fundamentals of Nursing, 126
- Medical-Surgical, 168
- Advanced Medical-Surgical, 63
- Mental Health, 63
- Pediatrics, 63
- OBGYN, 63
- Community Health, 105
- Gerontology, 63
- Transitions to Professional Practice, 84
- Leadership, 63
Certification
Registered Nurse, California
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
NIHSS Stroke Certification
Timeline
RN ER
Providence Saint John's Health Center Emergency Room
09.2023 - Current
Materials Management Coordinator
United States Air Force (USAF)
01.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global
Registered Nurse, California
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
NIHSS Stroke Certification
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