Kyla Edwards
Union,NJ
Summary
Patient-driven Registered Nurse and gifted leader with acute care skill and nursing background. Determined to promote quality care through identifying and implementing healthcare system improvements. Strong team player remains poised in stressful environments. Seeking to fulfill a position as an Intravenous Infusion Registered Nurse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
RWJ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Newark, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Atlantis Surgery Center
Hackensack, NJ
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures.
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
- Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Responded to emergency situations based on nursing standards and patient priority.
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
CareWell Health Medical Center
East Orange, NJ
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring ,answering questions, and educating about continued care strategies.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Telemetry ICU Unit
CareWell Health Medical Center
East Orange , NJ
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ12.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Plainfield, NJ01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJ01.2020
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient positioning
- Collecting specimens
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient discharging
- Seizure management
- Monitoring vital signs
- IV drug therapy management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Medication and IV administration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider
- Consortium of New Jersey Nurse Educators IV therapy Certification
- DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses Recipient
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
RWJ Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Atlantis Surgery Center
07.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
CareWell Health Medical Center
12.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Step Down Telemetry ICU Unit
CareWell Health Medical Center
07.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Union County College
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