MAYLA SPOON
Little Rock
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse with critical care experience at a Level I Trauma Center and current Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student. Experienced in caring for critically ill trauma, neurosurgical, and postoperative patients while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in procedural support, rapid clinical decision-making, invasive monitoring, and peri-procedural patient management. Recognized for adaptability, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in high-acuity environments. Seeking to transition critical care expertise into the perioperative setting while contributing exceptional patient care and a long-term commitment to surgical excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – F4 Trauma ICU/Progressive Care
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES (UAMS)
01.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care for critically ill trauma, neurosurgical, and postoperative patients at Arkansas’ only Level I Trauma Center.
- Perform advanced patient assessments and monitor complex physiologic changes utilizing invasive and non-invasive monitoring techniques.
- Manage patients requiring arterial lines, central venous access, enteral feeding devices, chest drainage systems, mechanical ventilation, and other advanced critical care interventions.
- Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Assist in emergent and bedside procedures including exploratory laparotomies, chest tube insertions, bronchoscopies, central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, bedside tracheostomies, and other critical interventions.
- Maintain strict sterile technique while supporting procedural workflow and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinate pre-procedural and post-procedural care for complex surgical patients.
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making during high-acuity and emergency situations.
Patient Care Technician – Intensive Care Unit
BAPTIST HEALTH NORTH LITTLE ROCK
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Supported nursing staff in the care of critically ill patients within a fast-paced ICU environment.
- Assisted with patient monitoring, mobility, activities of daily living, and clinical procedures.
- Developed a strong foundation in critical care operations and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2028
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2025
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Trauma Care
- Surgical Patient Management
- Procedural Support
- Sterile Technique
- Postoperative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Arterial Lines
- Central Venous Access
- IV Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Documentation
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Time Management
- Communication
- Team Leadership
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Arkansas
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- TNCC (In progress)
- CCRN (In progress)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – F4 Trauma ICU/Progressive Care
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES (UAMS)
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician – Intensive Care Unit
BAPTIST HEALTH NORTH LITTLE ROCK
01.2021 - 01.2024
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences