Kyla Barnes
Granite Falls,MN
Summary
Dynamic Registered bringing six years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced critical access medicine settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Avera Granite Falls Health Center
06.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced team efficiency by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals during labor and delivery processes.
- Supported expectant mothers through labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and comfortable birthing experience.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing emergency cases.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices for exceptional patient care delivery.
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Granite Falls Health - Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during high-stress situations.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted healthcare providers in delivering life-saving procedures, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Granite Falls Health - Long Term Care
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul MN12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ridgewater College
Willmar MN05.2018
High School Diploma -
Central Minnesota Christian School
Prinsburg MN05.2015
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Acute Care
- Labor and Delivery Care
- Postpartum Care
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Compassion and Empathy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Clinical judgment
- PeriWatch use
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
- CALS
- PALS
- ALSO
- NRP
- FEMA
- CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Avera Granite Falls Health Center
06.2018 - Current
Emergency Room Patient Care Technician
Granite Falls Health - Hospital
04.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Granite Falls Health - Long Term Care
05.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ridgewater College
High School Diploma -
Central Minnesota Christian School
- ACLS
- BLS
- TNCC
- CALS
- PALS
- ALSO
- NRP
- FEMA
- CPI
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