Kylie Gifford
Little Rock
Summary
Registered Nurse with four years of Level IV NICU experience caring for critically ill neonates in a high-acuity setting. Skilled in clinical assessment, interdisciplinary care coordination, and Epic documentation that supports utilization review, medical necessity assessment, and care plan authorization. Experienced in reviewing clinical status, identifying barriers to discharge, and documenting chart findings that support concurrent review and timely inpatient decisions. Brings a quality-focused, utilization-minded approach to patient care with a foundation in clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and patient advocacy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU RN II
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock
07.2022 - Current
- Provided one-to-one bedside care for critically ill neonates in a Level IV NICU, managing high-acuity cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and gastrointestinal cases.
- Documented comprehensive clinical assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic to accurately reflect neonatal acuity and ongoing treatment needs.
- Prepared infants for complex surgeries by coordinating bedside care to optimize treatment readiness.
- Executed comprehensive interdisciplinary handoff communication to ensure continuity of care during transitions between providers and care settings.
- Collaborated with case managers and interdisciplinary care team to evaluate patient progress, facilitate continued inpatient care, and resolve barriers to discharge.
- Created clinical documentation that supported concurrent utilization review, validated medical necessity for continued inpatient care, and ensured adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UAMS
Little Rock, AR05-2022
Skills
- Critical Care Documentation
- EPIC Charting
- Medical Necessity Assessment
- Utilization Review
- Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
- Clinical Judgment
Certification
- Registered Nurse License. Active. License No. 220556. Expires 10/31/2027.
Timeline
NICU RN II
Arkansas Children's Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UAMS