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Kayla Walder

Registered Nurse
Wausau,Wisconsin

Summary

Cooperative team member with strong sense of compassion and professionalism in tense situations. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Organized and motivated with dedication to teaching. Passionate about advances, trends and techniques in healthcare. Committed to delivering first response care to ER and trauma units. Offering proven clinical knowledge, and natural interpersonal strengths. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Educator

Aspirus Wausau Hopsital
Wausau, WI
02.2022 - Current
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training and boost staff learning and knowledge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Assist staff with educational needs and requirements of the unit.
  • Prepare and oversee new hire orientation and schedule to unit.
  • Assist and plan hospital wide education initiatives.
  • Promoted and planned professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous education.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Wausau, WI
10.2020 - Current
  • Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments per policy.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
  • Leaned on psychological and emotional understanding of victims to create safe and comfortable environment for patients.
  • Obtained evidence and summary of incident from victim or suspect while maintaining chain of custody and following hospital policy.
  • Referred victims to specialized community agencies for further assistance while providing education regarding these resources.
  • Administered emergency contraception and STI prophylaxis medications at request of victim or suspect.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Aspirus Wausau Hospital
Wausau, WI
07.2019 - Current
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Marshfield Medical Center
Marshfield, WI
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bellin College, Green Bay, WI
05-2017
  • Treasurer and Member of Bellin College Student Nursing Association
  • Member of Love Your Melon
  • Volunteer work at Syble Hopp School

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Relationship building
  • Direct Patient Care

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • SANE
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator - Aspirus Wausau Hopsital
02.2022 - Current
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Aspirus Wausau Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse - Aspirus Wausau Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU - Marshfield Medical Center
06.2017 - 07.2019
Bellin College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing

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