Kayla Odegard

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized critically ill patients and determined next course of action.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals and status, for surgeries including but not limited to; Craniotomy, Mechanical Thrombectomy, General Surgery cases, Endoscopy procedures, Line placement procedures, Angio procedures, etc.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease requiring HD and CRRT, Respiratory failure.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences or needs met to practitioners and MD, by verifying interventions met treatment goals.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Cardiac step down unit with cardiac drips were managed, percutaneous pacemakers, post op day two cardiac open heart surgeries, post cardiac cath procedures.

• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Respiratory care and management with HiFlow and BiPAP.

• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
• Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
• Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
• Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.