Kiadiann Maxwell
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Organized and dedicated to maintaining high-performance and quality-driven healthcare units. Well-versed in evaluating staff performance, conducting education programs and developing departmental budgets. Strong communicator and tactical planner with top skills in problem-solving and conflict management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Leader
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
12.2017 - Current
- Provided clinical leadership to nursing staff and other healthcare team members.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated evidence-based practice protocols.
- Coordinated daily operations of assigned units or departments.
- Assessed, developed, and revised policies and procedures related to patient care.
- Monitored quality improvement initiatives related to patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses in their transition to a clinical nurse leader role.
- Analyzed data collected from performance improvement activities for trends or patterns.
- Conducted educational sessions for nurses regarding clinical practices, standards of care, and professional development.
- Planned staffing needs based on acuity levels, census changes, and skill mix requirements.
- Participated in research projects that focused on improving patient safety and outcomes.
Contract Travel RN-ICU
AdventHealth North Pinellas
Tarpon, FL
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
- Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.
- Prepared medical equipment and devices to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms to prepare for physician exams.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices specific to the critical care setting.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Contract Travel RN-ICU
Morton Plant Hospital, Neuro ICU
Clearwater, FL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.
- Developed individualized patient care plans based on assessment findings, diagnostic tests, and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients in an ICU setting.
- Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to neuro ICU nursing practices.
- Assessed patients for delirium risk factors, managing pain, sedation and agitation.
- Assisted with procedures such as spinal reconstructions and follow-up recovery care.
- Monitored abnormal electrical activity in patients' brains to track symptoms and treatment progress.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Bayfront Medical Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided direct patient care and monitoring of vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and cardiac rhythms.
- Assessed patients for potential complications due to medications or interventions.
- Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition and reported them to the physician immediately.
- Facilitated communication between family members, nurses, physicians, social workers, physical therapists, dieticians, pharmacists and other healthcare personnel involved in the care of the patient.
- Participated in daily rounds with attending physicians discussing progress of assigned patients.
- Initiated lifesaving measures such as CPR when needed during code blue situations.
- Assisted with research projects related to cardiac ICU nursing practices.
- Supported the development of new protocols that would improve clinical outcomes.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maudsley Psychiatric Hospital
London, England
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
- Assisted in developing individual rehabilitation plans for clients based on their needs.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered local, inhalation, or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Nuthhall Memorial Hospital, MICU/ED
London, England
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
DNP - Nursing
Capella University
01-2025
Modern Advances In Leadership Certificate - Organizational Leadership
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL06-2022
Master of Science - Leadership & Management Utah
Western Governors University
11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University St Petersburg
02.2017
Associates of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Oxford University
08.2009
RN Diploma -
08.2009
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient counseling
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Emergency response
- Attention to Detail
- Healthcare technology(Huron, UKG,GE titles, Palantir)
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Staff assignments
- Nursing team oversight
- Quality controls
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and caring
- Critical thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Utilization review
- Policy optimization
References
References Available Upon Request
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Nurse leader of the year 2022 and 2023 for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Excellence in Nursing Leadership- Clinical 2023(Acute Care Division)
- Clinical Excellence Caring-2023
- Nurse of the Year- Cardiovascular Division 2018
- Chair of the Shared Governace Night Shift Council
- Decon Emergency Response member
- Clinical ladder level 4
- Nursing Excellence Committee Member
- 2017 and 2024 Magnet Ambassador
- Represented TGH at the National Magnet Conference 2022 and 2024
- Speaker at the Graduate Nursing Assocation Conference 2019
Affiliations
- Deans list
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Research Associate USF
- American Red Cross( Team Leader Tampa Bay)
- Metropolitan Ministries Volunteer
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Crisis Prevention Institute
- American Nurses Association
- Florida Nurses Association
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- International Nurses Association
- National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
- Graduate Nursing Student Academy
- NICHE member
Certification
- CVRN-BC
- CMSRN
- PCRN
- ACLS
- NIH
- NCCDP
- CCRN(Pending)
- CES(Pending)
Timeline
Contract Travel RN-ICU
AdventHealth North Pinellas
07.2018 - 10.2018
Nurse Leader
Tampa General Hospital
12.2017 - Current
Contract Travel RN-ICU
Morton Plant Hospital, Neuro ICU
01.2015 - 01.2016
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Bayfront Medical Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Maudsley Psychiatric Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse, ICU
Nuthhall Memorial Hospital, MICU/ED
01.2009 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Leadership & Management Utah
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University St Petersburg
Associates of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences
Oxford University
RN Diploma -
DNP - Nursing
Capella University
Modern Advances In Leadership Certificate - Organizational Leadership
The University of Tampa
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