Kayla Stowe
Registered Nurse
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stroke Coordinator
Bermuda
Paget
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the collection and reporting of all stroke related data for the organization
- Worked in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Hospital to maintain telestroke programme.
- Audited stroke patient clinical documents to verify accuracy and identify opportunities for improvement of care and protocol.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Spearheaded the implementation of Rapid Artificial Intelligence onto MRI and CT scanners
- Led organization through a successful inaugural Stroke Certification under the direction of the Stroke Programme Director
- Developed policies and procedures for effective stroke care and management.
- Rounded weekly with Stroke Director to ensure compliance with standards set by accrediting body - Accreditation Canada
- Maintained relationships with community partners to promote stroke prevention.
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Bermuda Hospitals Board
Paget
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Monitored stroke patients condition by interpreting and tracking telemetry readings and updating neurologist and attending physician on irregular readings or changes in stability.
- Reviewed all medical records and consults for all newly admitted stroke patients to develop an patient-centered plan of care.
- Served as a stroke resource nurse and educator for the stroke unit
- Attended weekly stroke rounds to assure patient plan of care was being followed for best patient outcome.
- Promoted secondary stroke prevention through patient and family education
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bermuda Hospitals Board
Paget
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided clinical instructions to orient new nurses student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Becker College
Worcester, Massachusetts 08.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Adaptability
Accreditation coordination
Wellness services
Project oversight
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Patient education and counseling
Relationship building and retention
Timeline
Stroke Coordinator
Bermuda
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neurological
Bermuda Hospitals Board
10.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bermuda Hospitals Board
10.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Becker College
08.2014 - 05.2017