Kayla Saintignon
Hilliard,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with one year and seven months of clinical experience providing exceptional patient care within a diverse healthcare settings. Known for my continued commitment to providing the highest standards of nursing practice, I excel in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to optimize patient outcomes. My strong clinical skills, paired with communication and collaboration abilities, allow trusting relationships with families, patients, and the patients care team to be established.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Ohio Health Riverside Methodist
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delivered care to post operative open heart surgery patients
- Removed and maintained central lines and chest tubes.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, IU Health Ball Memorial
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collected lab blood samples and specimen samples
- Implemented and maintained insulin drips
RN Staff Nurse
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Successfully delegated tasks to Patient Care Associates.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Mental Health Technician
Horizon Health Care
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH12.2021
Skills
- Wound Care
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Routine Examinations
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- EMR Systems
- Alternative Treatments
- Care Plan Development
- Nursing Protocols
- Direct Patient Care
- Heart Failure
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, Ohio Health Riverside Methodist
05.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare, IU Health Ball Memorial
02.2023 - 05.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2023
Mental Health Technician
Horizon Health Care
07.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Edison State Community College
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