Kayleigh Calahan
New Brighton
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional skilled in providing high quality neonatal care. Proven ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and manage time effectively to enhance patient outcomes. Seeking to advance into the role of a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide further care to children of all ages.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for a vulnerable population.
- Educated families on neonatal care practices, fostering a supportive environment for parents.
- Documented patient progress and interventions accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal and pediatric patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Participated in clinical research projects within the NICU, contributing to advances in neonatal care practices.
Patient Care Technician
The Children's Home of Pittsburgh
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted with daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety of children.
- Supported therapeutic play sessions to promote emotional well-being and development.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Student Nurse Intern
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Montefiore
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted in patient assessments and care to enhance patient outcomes on a medical-surgical unit.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities when necessary.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
Carnot-Moon, PA05-2024
Skills
- Premature infant care
- Developmental patient care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management and prioritization
- Electronic charting
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - [June 2025 - June 2027]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - [April 2024 - April 2026]
Timeline
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Montefiore
05.2023 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician
The Children's Home of Pittsburgh
11.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University