Kaela Payne
Lusby
Summary
I am a dedicated nursing student currently working towards Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I have over 14 years of experience in healthcare with an obtained CNA/GNA certification since 2010. I currently work in the emergency department as a Nurse Technician and have experience in multiple different areas and departmetns across different facilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED Nurse Tech
Medstar St Mary's Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Obtain vital signs as necessary and report the abnormal/critical results to the nurse and the provider.
- IV insertion including ultrasound guided IVs
- Obtain lab specimens per the orders for the patient
- Perform EKGs as ordered
- Assist providers with procedures
- Perform BLS
- Transport patients
- Respond to codes throughout the hospital as needed
- Document tasks/procedures completed in EHR
- Communicate with others on the healthcare team
- Performed 12 hour continuous clinical and psychiatric observation of patients for fall risks and suicidal/homicidal ideations
ICU Nurse Technician
Medstar St Marys Hospital
12.2017 - 08.2022
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Obtain vital signs and reporting the abnormal/critical results to the nurse
- Provide chlorhexidine gluconate baths to all ICU patients
- Obtain accucheck and report the result to the nurse
- Assist the nurse with wound care
- Assist the provider with procedures
- Perform BLS
- Obtain EKG as needed
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly repositioning immobile patients according to established guidelines.
Nurse Technician
Calvert Health Medical Center
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support to patients during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Obtain EKG as needed
- Obtained and documented vital signs
- Assisted with therapy needs
- Assisted the nurse with wound care
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Solomons Nursing And Rehab Center
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Enhanced patients'' cognitive abilities through engaging conversations and memory exercises.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room checks and sanitation procedures.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, utilizing proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries to them or myself.
- Provided emotional support for both patients and their families during difficult times, offering empathy and understanding.
- Delivered high-quality personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and oral care, for improved patient wellbeing.
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly repositioning immobile patients according to established guidelines.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
St Mary's Nursing Center
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Enhanced patients'' cognitive abilities through engaging conversations and memory exercises.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room checks and sanitation procedures.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, utilizing proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries to them or myself.
- Provided emotional support for both patients and their families during difficult times, offering empathy and understanding.
- Delivered high-quality personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and oral care, for improved patient wellbeing.
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly repositioning immobile patients according to established guidelines.
Patient Care Assistant
Asbury Solomons
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Delivered high-quality personal hygiene care, including bathing, grooming, and oral care, for improved patient wellbeing.
- Assisted with meal preparation to residents
- Assisted with daily household chores
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04-2025
High School Diploma -
Patuxent High School
Lusby, MD06.2011
Skills
- BLS
- Ultrasound guided IV
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant (MD BON - A00107990)
Timeline
ED Nurse Tech
Medstar St Mary's Hospital
08.2022 - Current
ICU Nurse Technician
Medstar St Marys Hospital
12.2017 - 08.2022
Nurse Technician
Calvert Health Medical Center
10.2016 - 12.2017
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Solomons Nursing And Rehab Center
04.2014 - 10.2016
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
St Mary's Nursing Center
11.2012 - 04.2014
Patient Care Assistant
Asbury Solomons
07.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
High School Diploma -
Patuxent High School
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