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Kaitlyn Lightbourn

San Diego ,CA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sharp Memorial Hospital, excelling in advanced cardiovascular care and emergency response. Proven ability to lead teams and mentor new nurses while delivering exceptional patient support. Skilled in ACLS and adept in high-stress environments, fostering collaboration and ensuring quality care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - Current
  • Trained in IABP, Impella, CRRT and Rotoprone.
  • Trained in advanced heart therapy in one of San Diego’s leading facilities in advanced heart failure therapy including transplants.
  • Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed
  • Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.

Registered Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2020
  • Delivered specialized care to four patients on a PCU floor, ensuring safety and compassion.
  • During rapid turnover, manages patient care with efficiency, ensuring safety and compassion.
  • Leadership rolls included preceptor for new graduate RNs, resource nurse and relief charge nurse. These were my primary roll last 2-3 years while on unit.

Registered Nurse

HonorHealth
12.2014 - 10.2015
  • Delivered care to 4-5 acute care, medical-surgical, remote telemetry, and insulin drip patients.
  • Managed quick turnover rates with keen observation skills and effective communication with physicians.
  • Assisted in transforming unit into a clinical decision and observation unit.

Registered Nurse

West Valley Hospital
07.2013 - 12.2014
  • Provides direct care to 5-7 acute patients, including neuro, telemetry and surgical patients. Cares for patients with acute or chronic diseases such as Stroke, COPD, Pneumonia, CHF, and arrhythmias. Implemented nursing care ordered by physicians of multiple specialties. Provide wound care, including implementation of wound vacs. Charge nurse of unit when needed.

Registered Nurse

Avalon Health Care
03.2012 - 07.2013
  • Delivered personalized patient care to an average of 15-25 acute rehab and hospice patients. Managed wound treatment including monitoring and changing of Wound Vac. Provided care to long term patients that gave the sense of home care and compassion.

Registered Nurse

Concentra
10.2011 - 12.2012
  • Lead/Supervisor of the Phoenix market, which put me in charge when the regional manager was unavailable. Independently ran off-site clinics, providedvaccinations, drug screenings and biometric screenings

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maui College
Kahului, HI
2011

High School Diploma -

King Kekaulike
Pukalani, HI
2007

Skills

  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Stroke scale certified
  • Epic and Cerner trained
  • Culturally and equality compassionate
  • Works well in high stress environments
  • Prides myself on ability to get along with others

Timeline

Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - 11.2020

Registered Nurse

HonorHealth
12.2014 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse

West Valley Hospital
07.2013 - 12.2014

Registered Nurse

Avalon Health Care
03.2012 - 07.2013

Registered Nurse

Concentra
10.2011 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Maui College

High School Diploma -

King Kekaulike

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