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KAYLA YOUNG

Brunswick,MO

Summary

Versatile Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in neurology, orthopedic, oncology bedside setting, and as a perioperative RN. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven leader, skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on patient safety and improving patient outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Fitzgibbon Hospital
Marshall, MO
10.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
  • Organized patient records, test results, and other medical information for surgical team review.
  • Provided postoperative care to patients by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
  • Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
  • Performed pre-admission testing of patients before surgery to ensure they are medically suitable for the procedure.

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Fitzgibbon Hospital
Marshall, MO
02.2023 - Current
  • Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
  • Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation.
  • Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
  • Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
  • Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.

Registered Nurse

Saint Luke's Hospital
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
  • Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
  • Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Collected central line lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

Travel Registered Nurse

Ethos Medical Staffing
Kansas City, MO
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
  • Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
  • Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
  • Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.

Registered Nurse

Mosaic Life Care
St Joseph, Missouri
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri
12.2020

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School
Savannah, MO
05.2016

Skills

  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient Positioning
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Infection Control
  • Procedure Room Preparation
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Charting Medication Administration
  • Wound Management
  • Patient rights advocacy
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Patient Care and Education
  • Policy and procedure compliance
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Medical assessment

Timeline

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Fitzgibbon Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Fitzgibbon Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Saint Luke's Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022

Travel Registered Nurse

Ethos Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 07.2022

Registered Nurse

Mosaic Life Care
01.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Missouri Western State University

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School

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