K a y l e n e F u l l i n g t o n, R N - N I C
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***** * **** ** ** Soto, KS 66018
Experience
NICU Registered Nurse -Advent Health South Overland Park June 2023-Current
• Care for critically ill neonates in a level II NICU
• Attend all deliveries for stabilization of newborn
• Administration of medications per physician’s orders
• Complete head to toe assessments per unit protocol
• Apply critical thinking and detailed assessment skills to all nursing tasks
• Educate family/caretaker on care of newborn prior to discharge
• Complete all lab work and hearing screens per facility protocol
• Precept new staff nurses and nursing students
NICU Registered Nurse, Float Pool- Saint Lukes Health System March 2020-June 2023
• Floated between four facilities within the health system based on NICU needs
• Cared for critically ill neonates in levels II-III NICUs
• Attended high risk deliveries and assisted physicians with stabilization and admission of neonates
• Administration of all medications per physician orders
• Applied critical thinking and detailed assessment skills to all nursing tasks
• Precepted new staff nurses and nursing students
NICU Registered Nurse- Supplemental Health Care November 2018-March 2020
• Completed 13-week contracts in level I-III NICUs and special care nurseries caring for critically ill neonates
• Attended both routine and high-risk deliveries
• Transitioned full term newborns for the first two hours post delivery
• Administered all medications per physician orders
• Applied critical thinking and detailed assessment skills to all nursing tasks
• Precepted new staff nurses and nursing students
NICU Registered Nurse- Overland Park Regional December 2016-September 2018
• Cared for critically ill neonates in a level III NICU
• Attended high risk deliveries and assisted physicians with stabilization of neonates.
• Administered medications per physician orders
• Applied detailed critical thinking and assessment skills to all nursing tasks
• Precepted new staff nurses and nursing students
• Played an active role as a member of the neonatal transport team, transporting ill infants to and from area hospitals via ambulance.
Advanced Life Support Pediatric Transport Registered Nurse- Children’s Mercy Hospital July 2014-December 2015
• Responsible for utilizing the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles while providing age- appropriate advanced life support to the ill or injured patient during transport
• Functioned as a team leader during transports and supported a teamwork philosophy while practicing within defined protocol
• Communicated effectively with medical control when additional treatment for patient was necessary or deviation from established protocol was essential.
• Prioritized treatment of critically ill neonates and pediatric patients while maintaining a calm and most conducive environment for treatment.
• Provided intensive care needs by all modes of transport including ground, fixed wing, and helicopter.
• Provided emotional support and medical explanations to parents while updating them on the plan of care NICU Registered Nurse- Favorites Healthcare Staffing April 2014-July 2014
• Completed a 13-week contract in a level III NICU caring for critically ill neonates
• Administration of all medications per physician orders
• Applied critical thinking and detailed assessment skills to all nursing tasks
• Precepted new staff nurses and nursing students
NICU Registered Nurse- The University of Kansas Hospital May 2005-April 2014
• Cared for critically ill neonates in a level III NICU
• Attended high risk deliveries and assisted physicians with the stabilization of neonates
• Administered all medications per physician orders
• Applied critical thinking and detailed assessment skills to all nursing tasks
• Precepted new staff nurses and nursing students
• Functioned in the charge nurse role while managing staff assignments, assisting co-workers, and making decisions based on unit needs
Licensed Practical Nurse- Tonganoxie Nursing Center May 2004-May2005
• Charge nurse for a 90-bed long term care facility
• Supervised all nursing staff assisting in care
• Administered medications per physician orders
• Applied critical thinking and detailed assessment skills to all nursing tasks
• Cared for residents while following all Medicare guidelines
• Performed various wound care treatments as ordered Certified Nurse Aide- Tonganoxie Nursing Center August 2003-May 2004
• Provided care to residents and assisted with their activities of daily living
• Assisted charge nurse in tasks as requested
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing
Park University- Parkville, Missouri
August 2004- 2005
License in Practical Nursing
Johnson County Community College- Overland Park, Kansas August 2003- May 2004
Certifications and Licenses
BLS for Healthcare Providers
RN- licensed in Kansas & Missouri (Compact license pending) NRP Certification
S.T.A.B.L.E Certification
RNC- NIC Certification