Kaitlyn Blanchard
Alexandria
Summary
Registered Nursing professional in Emergency Medicine with extensive knowledge in acute patient care, rapid assessment, and critical interventions. Skilled in team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Known for strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Virginia Hospital Center
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in triaging patients upon arrival, evaluating the severity of conditions to prioritize care based on urgency.
- Facilitated emergency interventions, including CPR and airway management, maintaining composure in high-pressure situations.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, ensuring sterile techniques to prevent infections and promote healing.
- Administered medications and treatments through intravenous lines, ensuring proper dosages and minimizing patient discomfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care strategies, enhancing patient outcomes through coordinated efforts.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit
Children's National Medical Center
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Bilingual Customer Solutions Specialist
Webstaurant Store, LLC
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed a high volume of inbound calls, maintaining professionalism and efficiency under pressure.
- Contributed to the overall growth of the company by consistently delivering exceptional customer experiences throughout each transaction.
- Increased client retention through personalized attention and proactive problemsolving.
- Built and maintained relationships with customers to increase sales, customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with customers, solidifying relationships and ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
- Followed up on customer interactions to maintain customer communication and successfully close resolved issues.
Bilingual Financial Education Specialist
Heading Home Inc
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Led two weekly financial education workshops regarding financial management for low-income families in Boston.
- Held 20+ weekly counseling sessions for homeless families, which involved budgeting, credit repair, and education on saving and debt management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Miami, FL12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Richmond
Richmond05-2013
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- EMR / EHR
- Trauma nursing
- Emergency triage
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Virginia State Board of Nursing)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Virginia Hospital Center
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit
Children's National Medical Center
03.2020 - 07.2021
Bilingual Customer Solutions Specialist
Webstaurant Store, LLC
08.2016 - 12.2018
Bilingual Financial Education Specialist
Heading Home Inc
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Registered Nurse (Virginia State Board of Nursing)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Richmond
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