Kayla Warner
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center- Labor and Delivery
Catlin
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Labor and Delivery, Charge Nursing, and Medical-Surgical nursing. Skilled in coordinating complex patient care, educating patients and families, advocating for patients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Passionate about helping patients navigate the healthcare system, overcome barriers to care, and achieve positive health outcomes through empathy, education, and evidence-based practice.
Work History
Charge Nurse
2 Years- Coordinated and oversaw daily operations of a Labor and Delivery unit while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care.
- Advocate for patients and families during high-risk and emotionally complex healthcare situations.
- Collaborate with physicians, case management, anesthesia, pediatrics, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families regarding pregnancy, labor, postpartum recovery, newborn care, medications, and discharge planning.
- Assess patients, identify changes in condition, and rapidly implement appropriate interventions.
- Support patients through difficult healthcare decisions while providing emotional support and compassionate care.
- Mentor and support nursing staff while serving as charge nurse and clinical resource.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety initiatives, and quality improvement standards.
Registered Nurse
1 Year- Managed comprehensive care for patients' acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans to promote safe transitions of care.
- Educated patients regarding diagnoses, ,medications, treatment plans, and disease management.
- Identified barriers to recovery and collaborated with care teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and developed individualized nursing interventions.
- Built trusting relationships with patients and families while advocating for their healthcare needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, contributing to timely interventions and patient care adjustments.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, improving understanding of health management after hospital stays.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Care coordination
Clinical leadership
Staff management
Patient Education
Labor and delivery care
Patient Advocacy
Decision-making
Patient Care Coordination
Patient-Centered Care
Certification
- Illinois Registered Nurse License (RN)
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- STABLE
Timeline
Charge Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center- Labor and Delivery
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center- Medical Surgical Unit
05.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center- Medical Surgical Unit
07.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Danville Area Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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