Kayla Terrell
Decatur,MS
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with 13 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Rush Foundation Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Staff Nurse
Anderson Regional Health System
06.2011 - 10.2023
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05.2011
High School Diploma -
Newton County Academy
Decatur, MS05.2008
Skills
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Cardiac monitors
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Rush Foundation Hospital
10.2023 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Anderson Regional Health System
06.2011 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
East Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Newton County Academy
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