Kaylee Fox
Hamilton,MT
Summary
Compassionate RN with experience in caring for patients through their perioperative and postoperative journey. Committed to ensuring patient safety and effective recovery assessments to ensure overall patient outcomes. Proven ability to contribute to operational workflows and collaborate with surgical team to ensure seamless care transitions. Willingness for continued growth and skill enhancement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre/Post/PACU RN
Bitterroot Health Surgery Center
Hamilton, MT
01.2025 - Current
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Monitored patient vital signs, airway, and oxygen saturation immediately following post-anesthesia.
- Administered medications and managed pain control protocols effectively.
- Coordinated patient handoffs between departments, ensuring continuity of care throughout processes.
- Evaluated patient conditions post-recovery and organized necessary discharge procedures.
- Delivered detailed guidance on post-operative care instructions and recovery processes to patients and family members.
Surgical Services Assistant
Bitterroot Health Surgery Center
Hamilton, MT
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Managed patient intake by greeting and efficiently directing patients to designated rooms for RN assessment.
- Educated patients on pre-procedural CHG wipe-down and dressing protocols for surgical preparation.
- Facilitated the process of gathering patient vitals in preparation for surgical interventions.
- Collaborated with admitting RN to initiate IV access, or lab draws for procedure.
- Alerted perioperative RN regarding patient complications to ensure timely intervention.
- Coordinated patient transfer processes in partnership with perioperative RN.
- Streamlined departmental operations to maintain workflow through timely room turnover.
- Verified and prepared comprehensive patient documentation for surgical readiness, reflecting all pertinent information in charts.
- Managed patient outreach for pre-admission testing, confirming readiness for upcoming surgeries through effective follow-up calls.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Western Montana Clinic
Missoula, MT
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Administered patient assessments and collected vital signs to ensure accurate health data documentation.
- Implemented electronic health record updates, ensuring accuracy in patient information for improved care delivery.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments for optimal patient safety.
- Coordinated patient schedules and managed appointments to enhance clinic efficiency and reduce wait times.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Built rapport with diverse populations of patients through compassionate listening skills and empathetic communication.
- Administration of vaccinations.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT12-2024
Associate of Science - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
National Healthcare Association
09-2020
Skills
- BLS, PALS, ACLS (Up to date)
- Post-operative care
- Clinical judgment
- IV insertion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Post-anesthesia care
- Pain management
- Patient recovery assessments
- Records maintenance
- Medication administration
- Discharge Education
- Pre-operative care
Timeline
Pre/Post/PACU RN
Bitterroot Health Surgery Center
01.2025 - Current
Surgical Services Assistant
Bitterroot Health Surgery Center
09.2021 - 01.2025
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Western Montana Clinic
11.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
The University of Montana
Associate of Science - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
National Healthcare Association