Kayla Pitlick

• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

10/2010-1/2015: Med/Surg RN

• Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
• Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
• Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.

12/15-08/2015: Outpatient RN

• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Updated and maintained unit's outpatient charts in Meditech.
• Provided wound care per physician order and documented appropriately.

08/15-current: Emergency Room RN

• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
• Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.

• Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
• Set up tables and counters to prepare dining and serving areas.
• Completed final preparations of dishes and quickly delivered items to customers.
• Presented food and beverages to guests at tables.

• Took orders, calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
• Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
• Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.

• Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
• Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
• Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
• Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
• Reset tables between guests, refilled condiments and wiped down surfaces.
• Took orders, calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.