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Kylie Willingham

Summary

Driven registered nurse with extensive experience in surgical recovery and patient assessment. Proficient in establishing IV access and collaborating with medical teams to ensure efficient procedures. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective education on post-operative care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse-Perioperative (Pre-Op/PACU)

SOUTHWEST MEDICAL SURGERY CENTER
Las Vegas
04.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patient conditions and monitored behaviors, communicating critical observations to surgeons for care decisions.
  • Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to medical teams for timely interventions.
  • Established IV access on surgical patients and administered pain relief medications.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery to enhance compliance.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient execution of procedures.
  • Trained new nursing staff on patient care protocols and best practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical scenarios accurately and swiftly.

Recovery Experience:

  • GI (EGD/Colonoscopy)
  • Pain Management (Radiofrequency Ablations, Epidural Injections, Nerve Stimulator Placements)
  • Urology (Ureteroscopy with Laser Lithotripsy, Cystoscopy, Bulkamid Botox, Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumors)
  • Breast Care (Localized Excisional Breast Biopsy, Total Bilateral Mastectomy with Reconstruction)
  • Ortho (Knee Arthroscopy, Patellar Tendon Repair, Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair)
  • General (Hernia Repair, Appendectomy)
  • Podiatry (Bunionectomy, Talonavicular Fusion, Osteotomy)
  • Hand and Arm (Carpal Tunnel Release, Trigger Finger Release, Open Reduction Fractures)
  • Dental (TMJ Arthroscopy, Oral Lipomas, Wisdom Teeth Removal)

Registered Nurse-Perioperative (Pre-Op/OR/PACU)

BOX CANYON SURGERY CENTER
Las Vegas
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Recovery Experience: Eye Care (Cataracts, DMEK/DSEK, Pterygium, Trabeculectomy, Corneal Transplant, Blepharoplasty)

Home Health Aide

GOLDEN HEART SENIOR CARE
Las Vegas
01.2019 - 12.2019

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
12-2021

Skills

  • IV access establishment
  • Patient assessment/monitoring
  • Pain management
  • Surgical collaboration
  • Post-operative education
  • Team leadership
  • Clinical documentation via EPIC

Certification

  • New York Registered Nurse, #N41474
  • Nevada Registered Nurse, #850110
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Perioperative (Pre-Op/PACU)

SOUTHWEST MEDICAL SURGERY CENTER
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse-Perioperative (Pre-Op/OR/PACU)

BOX CANYON SURGERY CENTER
01.2022 - 03.2023

Home Health Aide

GOLDEN HEART SENIOR CARE
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Southern Utah University
Kylie Willingham