Kayleigh Nicholson
Edmond,WV
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with experience in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to a variety of patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
03.2026 - Current
- RN in the Women's Center - Labor and Delivery
- Completed certification in fetal heart monitoring through Relias Academy online
- Documented fetal heart strips every 15 minutes during labor and every 5 minutes after initiation of pushing efforts to monitor fetal distress and ensure timely interventions.
- Assessed maternal well-being - vital signs, pain level
- Assisted anesthesia staff with epidural placement and maintenance, ensuring optimal pain management for laboring mothers.
- Maintained titration of oxytocin drips
- Assessed dilation progression based on maternal cues, fetal heart strip, and palpation of cervix
- Notified physician when dilation was complete, assisted with pushing efforts
- RN circulator in C-Section Operating Room
- Prepped mothers for C-Section procedure - placed Foley catheters, prepped skin for incision, assessed fetal heart rhythm before incision time
- Assisted anesthesia staff with administration of spinal anesthesia
- Assisted surgeon as non-sterile personnel in C-Section procedures
- Stayed with mother for 1 hour after return to room to assess for malignant hypothermia, postpartum hemorrhage, pain
- Performed fundal massage at specific time frames to prevent postpartum hemorrhage
- RN in the Women's Center - Nursery
- Performed initial assessments on newborns at 1 minute, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes of life
- Assessed APGAR scores based on assessment at 5 minutes and 10 minutes of life
- Performed repeat assessments of newborns at 30-minute intervals until 2 hours of life had passed and the infant remained stable for those 2 hours
- Performed resuscitation efforts to newborns if needed - oxygen administration, CPAP, suction, stimulation via rubbing
- Evaluated newborns' treatment needs in the nursery, delivering timely interventions to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Initiation of newborn IVs - administration of neonatal antibiotics and fluids as ordered by the physician
- Conducted assessments and provided care for newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome, administration of pain medication as ordered by the physician
- Performing 24-hour newborn hearing screens, weighing the newborn, and newborn cardiovascular tests. Assessing newborn's need to be placed in warming incubators and care of infant in the warming incubator
- Certified in infant resuscitation efforts by the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachia Regional Hospital
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Conducted patient shift assessments, developed and managed individualized care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Administered PO, IV, IM, buccal, suppository medications as prescribed by a licensed provider
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team
- Relayed important changes in patient status to providers in a timely manner
- Facilitated discharge planning and coordinated transitions of care to enhance patient recovery and continuity
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams
- Provided nursing care to patients in 3rd floor MedSurg department
- Mentored and precepted nursing students and new staff, fostering professional development and ensuring quality patient care
- Documented pertinent findings on the medical record
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems
Registered Nurse
Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Community Living Center
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted monthly assessments on residents, developed individualized care plans, and coordinated implementation of care strategies.
- Administered medication prescribed by a licensed provider
- Performed comprehensive wound care to ensure proper healing and prevent infection.
- Assisted residents with feeding, bathing, and dressing to promote comfort and dignity.
- Provided nursing care in the Community Living Center.
RN Transition to Practice Residency
Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered nursing care in primary care and specialty clinics, including mental health and emergency departments, ensuring patient needs were met effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University
Skills
- Fetal heart monitoring
- Maternal assessment
- Oxytocin titration
- Newborn assessment
- IV management
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- OR experience
- Care coordination
- Care planning
- Patient documentation
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beckley Appalachia Regional Hospital
06.2025 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Community Living Center
11.2024 - 06.2025
RN Transition to Practice Residency
Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University