Kawlija Leapline
Connellsville
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations.
EMT-B
Fayette EMS
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
Cashier/Fry Cook
Coen Markets
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Operated fryers by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Cleaned, stocked and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Read food order slips or received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA12.2022
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Penn State
Lemont Furnace, PA08.2020
Skills
- Field Patient Assessments
- First Aid
- Testing Standards
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Scene Prioritization
- Medical Data Acquisition
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Patient Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient stabilization
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- IV insertion
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification
- Emergency care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital
03.2023 - Current
EMT-B
Fayette EMS
08.2020 - 02.2023
Cashier/Fry Cook
Coen Markets
09.2017 - 06.2020
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
Penn State
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College