Kayla Rutkowski
Broadview Heights
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven MSN-prepared Registered Nurse with over 10 years of progressive experience in Critical Care. Demonstrated expertise in managing high-acuity patients in a fast-paced ICU environment. Adept at delivering evidence-based care, leading interdisciplinary teams, and driving quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. Strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and a commitment to patient advocacy and safety. Proven ability to mentor nursing staff, implement advanced clinical protocols, and contribute to healthcare excellence through education and innovation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty
Kent State University
Kent
01.2025 - Current
- Develop and deliver both undergraduate and graduate-level nursing informatics curriculum aligned with current standards (AACN, HIMSS).
- Create and update course materials including syllabi, lesson plans, readings, assignments, and assessments.
- Facilitate interactive and engaging learning experiences in online, hybrid, or in-person formats.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback and academic support to graduate nursing students.
- Advise and mentor students on academic progression and career pathways in informatics.
- Evaluate student performance using evidence-based rubrics and assessment strategies.
- Incorporate health information systems (EHRs, CDSS, telehealth tools) into practical instruction.
- Promote research, evidence-based practice, and scholarly inquiry in nursing informatics.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and course evaluations.
Clinical Instructor
Kent State University, Student Success Programs
Kent
01.2023 - Current
- Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and managed clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Evaluated and monitored progress of 8 students to promote positive outcomes.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
RN
Cleveland Clinic
Garfield Heights
10.2015 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected, recorded and analyzed data related to nursing care of patients.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Independence, OH08.2015
Skills
- Strong Communication and Critical Thinking Skills
- Time management and prioritization
- Training & development
- Compassionate and caring
- Adaptability in high-stress environments
- Documentation accuracy and compliance
- Multitasking in fast-paced, high-acuity settings
- Preceptorship and staff mentoring
- EPIC trained
- Team management
- Clinical process expertise
Education and Training
other,other,other
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2015 to present
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2015 to present
- Nation Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification 2018 to present
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Nursing Appreciation and Excellence Award (2024)
- Daisy Award Nominee
- Completed the MAGNUS Experience
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
Kent State University
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Kent State University, Student Success Programs
01.2023 - Current
RN
Cleveland Clinic
10.2015 - Current
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Informatics
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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