Kayla VanWagner
908 N. 7th Pl. Johnstown,,CO
Summary
Caring and compassionate Clinical Nurse Educator seeking instructor position. Proficient in general practices and special techniques. Eager to bring talent and strong nurse education background to growing nursing program.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital & LTACH
Johnstown, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction to nursing staff on new procedures and techniques.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions with nurses to ensure competency in medical practices.
- Maintained records of educational activities, including attendance rosters and course evaluations.
- Partnered with other departments within the organization in order to coordinate educational resources.
- Participated in research projects aimed at exploring new methods for delivering continuing education content.
- Managed and monitored onboarding process for nursing staff, encompassing new employee orientation and scheduling.
- Delivered and supervised preceptor development program.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Interim Home Health Care
Fort Collins, CO
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients in their homes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided wound care as needed.
- Educated patients and families about treatments, medications, and self-care management techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of each patient.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Charter Home Health
Loveland, CO
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Completed initial assessments (SOC) of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations (recertification and resumption of care) to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, managed catheters and PICC lines.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Completed supervisory visits for LPN and HHA per agency guidelines.
- Oasis Charting and extensive documentations through devero.
- Delegated visits to LPN
- Medication management and education.
Registered Nurse, BSN
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
Loveland, CO
11.2015 - 10.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Delivered care to 4-8 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 24-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Inserted and Discontinued NG tubes, dubhoff, urinary catheters, and IV's. Managed Wound Vacs, Chest Tubes, Traches, JP drains.
- Administered and Monitored Heparin Drips, lidocaine drips, ketamine drips, PCAs, Epidurals and ESP catheters.
- Oriented to Charge Nurse and overseen 5-6 nurses, 2-3 aids on a 24 bed Acute Care Surgical Unit.
- Assisted with Rapid Response Team, Sepsis Alerts, and Code Blues.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
Loveland, CO
02.2007 - 11.2015
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 24-bed acute care facility.
- Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Assisted over 12 residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
01.2006 - 02.2007
- Floated to different units such as Oncology, Surgical, Medical, Ortho, Cardiology, and Rehab when needed.
- My job duties were same as above.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Denver09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite For Nursing
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient Care
- Family and patient support
- Patient Management
- Medication administration
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Unit Leadership
- Student Oversight
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Relationship Building
- Professionalism
Additional Information
- In Sept, 2005 I volunteered with Red Cross to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Chatom, Mississippi for two weeks.
- In 2013 I volunteered with community church to assist with aftermath of Big Thompson flooding in Milliken, CO.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital & LTACH
08.2023 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Interim Home Health Care
03.2023 - Current
Home Health RN Case Manager
Charter Home Health
10.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, BSN
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
11.2015 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHEALTH Medical center of the Rockies
02.2007 - 11.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Poudre Valley Hospital
01.2006 - 02.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Denver School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite For Nursing
Front Range Community College