Kylie Hawkins
Clover,SC
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in cardiac nursing, seeking to contribute clinical expertise, leadership, and critical-thinking skills within a high-quality cardiovascular care team. Skilled in recognizing changes in patient condition, managing complex cardiac patients, coordinating care, and providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse III
Atrium Health
Pineville, NC
02.2023 - Current
- Prepared and recovered patients from various cardiac procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety during transitions.
- Administer inotropic, diuretic, anticoagulant, and antiarrhythmic cardiovascular infusions
- Interpret and continually monitor cardiac rhythms and utilize critical thinking skills to gather data on possible causes so that appropriate interventions can take place
- Manage invasive lines such as chest tubes, foley catheters, central venous catheters, peripheral venous catheters, and pacer wires
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary cardiac care team during daily rounds to develop individualized care plans addressing medical, cultural, and emotional needs.
- Educated patients and families on effective home management of cardiac disease and strategies for early identification of deteriorating conditions.
Charge Nurse
Atrium Health
Pineville, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Create appropriate patient assignments based on acuity to ensure nurses are set up to provide the best level of care
- Managed rapid responses and codes on the unit, enhancing organization and response efficiency.
- Communicated with nursing staff about patient needs and condition changes, ensuring timely support.
- Collaborated with hospital management to optimize bed designations and staffing throughout shifts.
Preceptor
Atrium Health
Pineville, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Educate new nurses on honing assessment skills and early indications of patient deterioration to ensure the best high level of care for critical patients
- Facilitated development of critical thinking and time management skills, emphasizing nursing process application
- Fostered critical thinking growth in evaluating patient conditions and care, enhancing problem-solving skills
- Encouraged independent practice while mentoring new nurses to build confidence in nursing care.
- Established relationships that encouraged question asking, promoting safe patient care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Charlotte, NC12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05-2021
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- Cardiac-Vascular Board Certified Nurse (CV-BC)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Atrium Health
02.2024 - Current
Preceptor
Atrium Health
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse III
Atrium Health
02.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
University of Dayton