Kiadiann Maxwell-Lavigne
Holiday
Summary
Accomplished nursing leader with a strong track record in critical care management, resource optimization, and staff development. Expertise in leveraging critical thinking and crisis intervention strategies to deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Critical Care
Tampa General Hospital
Spring Hill
05.2025 - Current
- Led critical care teams in high-pressure medical environments.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Oversaw patient flow and resource allocation in critical care units.
- Oversaw implementation of new technologies into the critical care setting such as telemedicine systems or electronic health records.
- Maintained current knowledge of advances in technology used in critical care settings by attending conferences or workshops.
- Managed daily operations of the critical care unit including staffing levels, budgeting, scheduling and equipment needs.
Nurse Leader
Tampa General Hospital
07.2018 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Assisted with staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Contract Travel RN-ICU
Florida Hospital North Pinellas
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Developed specialized skills and practices tailored to site and patient needs
- Documented and communicated critical actions and irregularities to ensure continuity among nursing teams
- Provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families, fostering a 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.
Contract Travel RN-ICU
Morton Plant Hospital, Neuro ICU
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Collected lab specimens, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Telemetry RN
Bayfront Medical Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients’ cardiac status
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patient’s cardiac rhythms
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records
- Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts
- Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
RN Staff Nurse
Maudsley Psychiatric Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Reviewed physician orders and managed medications to enhance patient safety
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement, and adapt individualized care plans
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes
- Facilitated strategic initiatives to increase patient satisfaction and improve care outcomes through compassionate, precise nursing.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments, and medications
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07-2027
No Degree - TGH Modern Advances in Leadership Certificate
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL06-2022
Master of Science in Leadership & Management - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Keiser University
Clearwater, FL02-2017
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Keiser University
Clearwater, FL08-2014
Skills
- Critical care management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Response
- Condition monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Operational Efficiency
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resource Allocation
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Counseling
- Coaching and mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
Affiliations
- International Council of Nurses
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- American Nurses Association
- Florida Nurses Association
- Sigma Theta Tau
- American Red Cross
- Graduate Nursing Student Academy
Certification
- CVRN-BC
- CMSRN
- PCRN+
- CDP
- NIH
- AACN
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
References
References Available Upon Request
Awards and Activities
Shared Governance Night Council Executive Sponsor
Shared Governance Nurse Practice Council Executive Sponsor
NEC member
AACN Ambassador
Excellence in Nursing Leadership Operation 2026
Excellence in Nursing Leadership Clinical 2023
Clinical Excellence- Caring 2023
Decon
Quality Champion
Mobility Champion
Timeline
Director of Critical Care
Tampa General Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Nurse Leader
Tampa General Hospital
07.2018 - Current
Contract Travel RN-ICU
Florida Hospital North Pinellas
07.2018 - 10.2018
Contract Travel RN-ICU
Morton Plant Hospital, Neuro ICU
01.2015 - 01.2016
Telemetry RN
Bayfront Medical Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
RN Staff Nurse
Maudsley Psychiatric Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Capella University
No Degree - TGH Modern Advances in Leadership Certificate
The University of Tampa
Master of Science in Leadership & Management - Nursing
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Keiser University
Associates of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Keiser University