Kayla Cavanaugh Email & Phone Number

Reno, Nv, Us

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Experienced critical care RN responsible for assessing and preparing patients for a wide variety of surgical procedures. Procedures ranged in acuity from elective plastic surgery to organ transplants. • Prioritize care in a fast-paced environment and on a very tight schedule with over 20 operating rooms.• Recovered patients following anesthesia, observing for complications from either surgery itself or the anesthesia. Treated complications within my scope of practice and communicated closely with a vast team of physicians and advanced-practice providers. • Strong organization skills and attention to detail demonstrated through timely patient preparation and discharge while still maintaining a calm, therapeutic environment for patients and their families. Recognized and awarded by patients and leadership for my empathic approach and passion for quality care. • Administered moderate sedation and closely monitored patients during the placement of blocks and epidurals.• Interpreted patient data and visual presentation to drive interventions based on protocols and my skilled nursing judgment. • Followed up with patients the day following their procedure to do a safety assessment as well as understand how we may improve their recovery experience through additional pain management, nausea management, or possible follow-up with a home health provider.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• CCRN at a Level 1 Trauma Center responsible for delivering comprehensive bedside nursing care for critically ill patients on ventilators. • Initiate and monitor multiple intravenous vasoactive medications, sedatives, and paralytics. • Precept new ICU RNs, demonstrating exemplary skills while encouraging questions and fostering independence.• Initiate and sustain post-cardiac arrest induced hypothermia protocol, monitor STEMIs post-cath lab, and care for patients recovering from open-heart surgery. • Educate patients and their families throughout the critical illness trajectory alongside a multidisciplinary team while advocating for goal-directed patient care that honors the patient’s dignity, values, and wishes. • Interpret labs, 12-lead EKGs, and assessment data trends to direct care progression.

• Teach test-taking strategies and study skills to improve the efficiency of study time and exam performance.• Inspire and motivate student learning by highlighting strengths, creating goals and praising accomplishments.• Assist numerous nursing students in passing their NCLEX on their first attempt and earning high grades in their nursing coursework.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsn), Registered Nurse (Rn), Certified Public Health Nurse (Phn), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Gpa: 3.8, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Deans List Scholar

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Transfer Student Peer Mentor