Kayla Vanderford

Clinical Experience:

• Adult Primary Care: 180 clinical hours focused on identifying and managing common acute and chronic health care problems in the outpatient primary adult health care setting.

Sites: Desoto Primary Care Associates, Southaven, MS and Northeast Internal Medicine, Booneville, MS

• Women's Health: 120 clinical hours focused on identifying and managing common acute and chronic health care problems in the female client.

Site: OBGYN Associates, PA, Tupelo, MS

• Pediatrics: 120 clinical hours focused on identifying and managing common acute and chronic health care
  problems in pediatric clients.

Site: Access Family Health School Based Clinic, Pontotoc, MS

• Practicum (In Progress): 240 clinical hours focused on the management of acute and chronic conditions throughout the lifespan

Sites: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA;

OBGYN Associates, PA, Tupelo, MS;

Urology Centers of Alabama: Women's Center, Birmingham, AL;

Divine Family Wellness, Hamilton, AL

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly engaging in interdisciplinary communication and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
• Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.