Kayla N.

Cormier
2635 Seville Blvd. 302
Clearwater, FL 33764
(772) 341-6912
kcormier11@live.com






OBJECTIVE
Seeking a quality nursing position that utilizes my education and skills enabling me to provide
safe and considerate care to patients and their families.
EDUCATION
University of South Florida Bachelor of Science in Nursing Expected August 2014
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Student Nurse, University of South Florida
Preceptorship (in progress), Florida Hospital Tampa May 2014-July 2014
Use nursing process to care for 4-5 patients
Delegate to other healthcare team members
Leadership (in progress) May 2014-July 2014
Identify the need for a change in practice based on evidence based literature and
National Patient Safety Goals
Aid Tampa General Hospital in a study to examine nurses time usage during their shift
Pediatrics/OB-GYN, Florida Hospital Tampa January 2014-April 2014
Assess pediatric, antepartum, and postpartum patients
Plan care of various patients
Simulations: Pediatric Respiratory Distress, Assess/Triaging & Natural Birth, Newborn
Assessment, Postpartum Hemorrhage
Medical Surgical 2, Florida Hospital Tampa August 2013-December 2013
Plan care of patients
Implement the plan of care
Simulations: Anaphylactic Reaction, GI Bleed, Subdural Hematoma, Mock Code
Community Health, Chitre, Panama May 2013-June 2013
Plan a quality improvement project based on the needs of the Panamanian community
Implement a presentation on prevention of diarrhea to instructors and Panamanian
natives
Administer immunizations and medication to patients
Assess and measure infants and children based on growth charts
Survey patients on their knowledge of diarrhea and prevention
Psychiatric Nursing January 2013-April 2013
Assess clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Perform mental status exams using therapeutic communication
Simulations: Virtual Hallucinations, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Medical Surgical 1, Florida Hospital Tampa January 2013-April 2013
Administer medications to medical surgical patients
Diagnose patients based on assessments
Simulations: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Post-Cardiac Catheterization, COPD
Fundamentals of Nursing, Florida Hospital Tampa August 2012-December 2012
Assess patients in a medical surgical setting
Simulations: High-stakes 10 Minute Assessment, Head-to-Toe Assessment


WORK EXPERIENCE
Intramural Supervisor, University of South Florida January 2011-Present
Implement conflict resolution strategies to manage all on-site conflicts and situations with
the participants
Assist participants and spectators in regards to administrative, officiating, policy and
procedures, and rule interpretation matters
Attended NIRSA Emerging Recreation and Sports Leadership Conference in 2014
Intramural Official, University of South Florida September 2010-Present
Maintain a professional attitude in a fun atmosphere
Officiate volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, and flag football
Official, Hillsborough County Volleyball Officials Association August 2013- Present
Ensure a safe playing environment before, during, and after games.
Resolve conflicts or complaints by participants and assess penalties according to game
rules
Server, John Knox Village May 2012-August 2012
Provided quality customer service to patrons and their families
Server, Importicos Bakery February 2010-August 2010
Trained new employees with regards to store front operation, customer service, handling
food, and safety requirements
CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association BLS Expires May 2016
MEMBERSHIP
National Student Nurse Association
Sigma Theta Tau
AWARDS
2011-2012 Office Supervisor of the Year
2012 Basketball Official of the Year



REFERENCES

Lynette Sanchez, RN
Progressive Care Nurse
Florida Hospital Tampa
813-495-1993
Jason Werle
Intramural & Sports Club Coordinator
University of South Florida
813-974-2714
jwerle@usf.edu
Carol Importico
Owner
Importicos Bakery
772-286-0204