KAYLA FORREST
Summary
Healthcare professional with experience in neonatal care and proven track record in delivering high-quality patient outcomes. Adept at working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU RN
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
06.2023 - Current
- Provide education and support to parents and families during challenging times, promoting understanding of complex medical conditions and procedures.
- Provide safe, evidence-based, direct patient care to premature and severely ill infants.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds daily, providing valuable input on patients'' progress and updating care plans accordingly.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Improved patient and family satisfaction with compassionate and effective communication during stressful situations.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITATOR
FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT VACATION STATION
10.2018 - 05.2023
- Develop and adapt school-age program activities for children with a wide range of disabilities while providing safe and inclusive care
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and staff to coordinate care for special needs students, ensuring a comprehensive support system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
05.2023
Skills
- Leader
- Flexible
- Detailed-oriented
- Communicative
- Family-centered care
- Breastfeeding support
- Compassion and empathy
EXTRAS
Volunteered50+ hours at TREE House Greater St. Louis working along therapists to provide effective and appropriate care to clients of various disabilities.2024 Rookie of the Year Nancy A. Ross award nominee.
Accomplishments
2024 Nancy A. Ross Award: Rookie of the Year Nominee.
Timeline
NICU RN
ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
06.2023 - Current
SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITATOR
FRANCIS HOWELL SCHOOL DISTRICT VACATION STATION
10.2018 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University
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