Kayla Steele
Gretna,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in critical care patient management, advanced cardiac life support, and emergency response. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing situations, ensuring optimal patient care and safety in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
01.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to burn patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Assisted with intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Delegated tasks effectively as the charge nurse to enhance productivity of the nursing team. Participated in activating and fluid resuscitating critically ill burn patients in hydrotherapy.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Nurse Technician
Touro Infirmary Hospital
New Orleans, LA
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
- Cleaned and sterilized medical equipment following established procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing
New Orleans12-2022
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Dominican High School
New Orleans, LA05-2018
Skills
- Quality Improvement
- Compassionate Care
- Resource Utilization
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Emergency Interventions
- Honest and Dependable
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Louisiana State Board of Nursing (License #: 21244) (expires January 2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association (expires March 2026)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association (expires February 2025)
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)- American Burn Association (expires April 2027)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)- Emergency Nurses Association (expires June 2027)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
University Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Touro Infirmary Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Registered Nurse (RN), Louisiana State Board of Nursing (License #: 21244) (expires January 2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association (expires March 2026)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association (expires February 2025)
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)- American Burn Association (expires April 2027)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)- Emergency Nurses Association (expires June 2027)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's Dominican High School
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