Kayli Rowland
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Talented Registered Nurse brings strong background in critical care and pre and post op procedures. Confident in overseeing care for individuals facing life-threatening conditions and difficult recoveries. Many years of caring for severely ill postoperative patients consisting of brain injuries, cardiac, GI, and trauma surgeries. Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute
Lubbock, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Registered Nurse
Lubbock surgery center
Lubbock, TX
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Admit and discharge outpatient procedures.
- Iv starts.
- Circulate OR procedures.
- Administer Iv nurse sedation during procedures.
- Pre and post op phone calls.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient's pre-operative health, reviewed medical history and documented vital signs.
- Provided patient and family education regarding the surgical procedure, post-operative care and potential risks and complications.
- Administered IV medications according to physician orders prior to surgery.
- Provided direct nursing care during the operative procedure as directed by surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Monitored patient's condition during recovery period in PACU; adjusted IV fluids and administered medications as needed.
- Assisted in positioning patients on operating table for optimal surgical access and comfort.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
Lubbock, TX
07.2015 - 11.2023
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Relief charge nurse position as needed.
- Precepted new nurses learning the ropes of this position in the ICU
- Care of a wide variety of post operative patients: open heart surgery, craniotomy, thrombectomy, stroke, exploratory laparotomy, trauma surgery
- Proficient in running CRRT and IABP
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Howard College
Big Spring, TX05.2015
Associate of Science -
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX05.2013
High School Diploma -
Snyder High School
Snyder, TX05.2010
Skills
- Training & development
- Active listening
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Good work ethic
- Organization
- Teambuilding
- Conflict resolution
- People skills
- Critical thinking
- Dedication
- Punctuality
- Taking vitals
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lubbock surgery center
04.2023 - 05.2024
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
07.2015 - 11.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Howard College
Associate of Science -
Western Texas College
High School Diploma -
Snyder High School
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