Kayle Meadows
Hayden,AL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
04.2021 - Current
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
PCA
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham , AL
04.2021 - Current
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL12-2023
Skills
- Community health
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Health promotion
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Research utilization
- Nursing informatics
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Long-term care
Certification
- RN
- BLS
- Oncology
Timeline
RN
Grandview Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
PCA
Grandview Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- RN
- BLS
- Oncology
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
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