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Kayla Woods

New Orleans

Summary

Registered nurse with over 7 years of perioperative experience and a strong background in ENT surgical care. Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, maintaining efficient clinical workflows, and ensuring high standards of patient care and safety. Former travel nurse recognized for adaptability and effective communication in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and organizational skills in a nurse supervisor role within an ENT clinic.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
03.2023 - Current
  • Deliver perioperative care for high volume surgical services including ENT, plastic surgery, and liver transplant procedures
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient surgical procedures
  • Assist with surgical preparation, sterile field maintenance, and intraoperative patient safety
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on quality outcomes and patient centered care
  • Demonstrate leadership through mentorship and teamwork within my assigned surgical teams

Registered Nurse

FlexCare Medical Staffing
05.2021 - 03.2023
  • Provided perioperative nursing care across multiple hospital systems while quickly adapting to new clinical environments
  • Assignments included: Tucson Medical Center - Tucson, Arizona; Touro Infirmary - New Orleans, Louisiana; and Mercy Medical Center - Springfield, Massachusetts

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
01.2019 - 05.2021

(See description above for current RN position at Ochsner)

Student Nurse Technician

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
07.2016 - 12.2018
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care including vital signs, mobility assistance, and clinical support tasks
  • Provided compassionate bedside care while completing nursing education

Medical Scheduler

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
10.2014 - 12.2015
  • Scheduled patients visits within a busy ENT practice
  • Coordinated communication between physicians, nursing staff, and patients to ensure smooth clinic operations
  • Maintained accurate patient records and supported efficient clinical workflow

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
05-2014

Skills

  • Patient safety and quality care
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient advocate
  • Multidisciplinary care coordination
  • ENT surgical knowledge
  • New nurse preceptor

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - Compact License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Medical Center
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

FlexCare Medical Staffing
05.2021 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

Ochsner Medical Center
01.2019 - 05.2021

Student Nurse Technician

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
07.2016 - 12.2018

Medical Scheduler

University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
10.2014 - 12.2015

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Hinds Community College

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Southeastern Louisiana University
Kayla Woods