KYLEE WATHEN
Eagle Mountain,UT
Summary
Accomplished PREOP/PACU Lead RN at The Surgery Center at Grove Creek, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Enhanced patient satisfaction significantly, trained new nurses, and reduced medication errors. Skilled in Basic Life Support and empathetic patient care, Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PREOP/PACU LEAD RN
THE SURGERY CENTER AT GROVE CREEK
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Member of the quality committee as medication nurse
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
REGISTERED NURSE
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- 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.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
Registered Nurse
PROVO CANYON BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions tailored to each patient''s unique needs, promoting optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
- Supported newly hired nursing staff through mentorship, providing guidance on clinical practice standards, policies, and procedures specific to the field of behavioral health.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
PHARMARCY TECHNICIAN
Albertsons Pharmacy
11.2007 - 10.2014
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
Education
GENERAL EDUCATION AND NURSING SCHOOL PREREQUISITES
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
Orem, UTAssociate of Science - Nursing
PROVO COLLEGE
Provo, UT05.2015
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Team Coordination
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Research utilization
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ALS -Advanced Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
PREOP/PACU LEAD RN
THE SURGERY CENTER AT GROVE CREEK
01.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
12.2017 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
PROVO CANYON BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
10.2015 - 12.2017
PHARMARCY TECHNICIAN
Albertsons Pharmacy
11.2007 - 10.2014
GENERAL EDUCATION AND NURSING SCHOOL PREREQUISITES
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Nursing
PROVO COLLEGE
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