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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

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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
Kayla StoweRegistered Nurse