KEISY ATKINSON
Naples
Summary
Proficient Critical Care Nurse with over seven years of PICU/NICU/Urgent Care/Sedation hospital experience. Compassionate, dedicated, and hardworking. Organized and detail-oriented with high standards for performance and maintenance of treatment protocols. Focused on patient safety, patient advocacy, and delivering compassionate care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital Urgent Care
Naples, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals for optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and concerns effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, resulting in improved clinical outcomes across the unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse
Golisano Children’s Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
04.2019 - Current
- Provided high-quality care for acute patients with diverse needs, ages 0 to 27, in a 16-bed PICU department.
- Provided direct patient care with Level 2 and 3 NICU neonates as a critical care float nurse.
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe and desired patient outcomes.
- Monitor vital signs and laboratory results and notify providers of abnormal findings.
- Ventilator management.
- Performed detailed physical assessments, care plans, and patient education.
- Administered medications and intravenous fluids based on the determination of a patient’s condition.
- Preceptor to nursing students from local nursing programs.
- Winner of the Daisy Award, as well as multiple Spirit Awards recognitions by parents and peers.
- Ensure HIPAA compliance.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Golisano Children’s Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
06.2011 - 02.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, feeding, personal hygiene, walking, and exam preparation.
- Assisted with vital signs and cared for postoperative patients.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family.
- Documented fluid intake and output levels.
- Assisted fellow nurses and providers with sterile bedside procedures and patient care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Served as a Spanish interpreter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Florida Southwestern College
01-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Rasmussen College
01-2018
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06-2028
Skills
- Medication & IV administration
- US-guided IV insertion
- Vascular access
- Nutrition support
- Airway Management
- Chest tube management
- Team leadership
- Professional communication
- Documentation
- Bilingual, fluent in Spanish
- Critical care
- Complex Problem-solving
Accomplishments
Lee Health Daisy Award Winner- October 2025.
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
PICU Clinical Nurse Practice Council Member
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association
- IBCCES – Certified Autism Health Care Professional
- IDD - Intellectual and Developmental Disability
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Golisano Children's Hospital Urgent Care
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse
Golisano Children’s Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Golisano Children’s Hospital
06.2011 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Florida Southwestern College
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington