Makayla Caudle
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Well rounded and dedicated nurse determined to give patients a superior level of care, focusing on patient-centered care and empathetic communication. Demonstrates strong abilities in care coordination and patient advocacy. Seeking to transition into new field, bringing valuable transferrable skills to diverse range of nursing roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ballad Health
01.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
RN Supervisor
Four Oaks Health Care
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for managing nursing staff, overseeing patient care and ensuring policies and procedures are being followed correctly
- Delegation of workload and following up with staff periodically
- Directly collaborating with our medical director and nurse practitioner regarding resident care
- Providing compassionate care and support for residents and their families
- Administration of oral, intramuscular and intravenous medications
- Management of PEG tubes, post-surgical JP drains
- Wound care, monitoring vital signs and performing head to toe assessments
- Management of peripheral IV, PICC/Midline access sites
- Obtaining specimens via blood, urine, ect
- Per MD/NP orders for lab testing
- Providing patient education, scheduling follow-up/specialty appointments
LPN
Four Oaks Health Care
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Responsible for CNA management and delegation of workload
- Administration of oral, intramuscular and intravenous medications
- Management of PEG tubes, post-surgical JP drains, wound care, monitoring vital signs
- Obtaining specimens via blood, urine, mucous per MD/NP orders for lab testing
- Scheduling follow-up/specialty appointments
- Ensuring all orders are entered into EMAR system correctly, contacting resident’s families regarding updates/new orders
- Working consecutively with MD/NP to ensure an overall consecutive workplace environment
LPN
Mountain Medicine Family Practice
12.2014 - 09.2016
- Effectively communicating with MD regarding patient care
- Responsible for taking patients into triage room, obtaining vital signs, detailed patient history, medication history
- Obtaining labs per MD orders, administration of intramuscular injections, immunizations, EKGs, running in house urinalysis
- Making referrals to specialty providers, scheduling follow-up appts., scheduling imaging services
CNA/Caregiver
In Home Services
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Responsible for assisting clients with chores around the home, ADL’s which included bathing, dressing, grooming
- Running errands to grocery store, taking clients to and from appointments
- Charting skills performed daily
Education
LPN to AAS RN Program -
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, Tennessee05.2019
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Elizabethton, TN08.2014
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School
Burnsville, NC05.2012
Skills
- Home care management
- Advanced care planning
- Compassionate care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing assessment
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, Tennessee, 239713, valid through 04/30/2026
- CPR Certification, American Heart, Basic Cardiac Life Support, valid through 11/2026
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ballad Health
01.2021 - Current
RN Supervisor
Four Oaks Health Care
08.2019 - 12.2020
LPN
Four Oaks Health Care
09.2016 - 08.2019
LPN
Mountain Medicine Family Practice
12.2014 - 09.2016
CNA/Caregiver
In Home Services
05.2013 - 05.2015
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School
- Registered Nurse License, Tennessee, 239713, valid through 04/30/2026
- CPR Certification, American Heart, Basic Cardiac Life Support, valid through 11/2026
LPN to AAS RN Program -
Northeast State Community College
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