Kylie Barry
Lehigh Acres
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience in an acute care setting and 4 years as a Charge Nurse Leader. Skilled in analyzing complex medical records, ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve clinical quality and patient outcomes. Exceeds at building relationships with patients and staff. Able to proficiently use software programs such as Microsoft office.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations.
- Built patients' trust through compassionate, person-centered care.
- Answered call lights to aid patient comfort.
- Prioritized assigned tasks when managing high patient caseload.
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition.
- Completed daily shift reports for smooth and informative handovers.
- Communicated urgent needs to multidisciplinary team of clinical staff.
- Bonded and worked with patients to encourage exercise and therapeutic activity participation.
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience PCU
Lee Health
06.2021 - Current
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff in best practices and clinical protocols.
- Advocated for patients' needs, facilitating communication with families and healthcare providers.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing service delivery within the department.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Charge Nurse, Neuroscience Stepdown Unit
Lee Health
06.2022 - Current
- Scheduled nursing staff, delegated assignments and monitored ratios to maintain optimal levels.
- Prepared paperwork and helped coordinate patient movements for new admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Audit charts to check notes and documentation within interdisciplinary team to assess compliance with documentation practices.
- Developed nursing unit priorities by participating in Unit Council, communicated changes and motivated employee buy-in with policies.
- Facilitated communication between members of interdisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies.
- Directed day-to-day functions of RNs and CNAs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, Florida05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fort Myers, Florida03-2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Riverdale High School
Fort Myers, Florida06-2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, Florida05-2018
Skills
- Nurse and CNA Supervision
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- Time management and Prioritization
- Nursing expertise
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proficient Epic user
- Medical record auditing
- Training and development
- Quality assurance controls
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Awarded Key Contributor in 2025 through developing specialized plan of care for multiple patients on the autism spectrum.
- Two time Daisy award nominee.
- Top graduate of nursing school program.
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Neuroscience Stepdown Unit
Lee Health
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience PCU
Lee Health
06.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee Health
10.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma - undefined
Riverdale High School
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Florida SouthWestern State College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College