Kaitlain Cavender
About Kaitlain Cavender
Kaitlain Cavender serves as the Co-Lead Advanced Practice Provider at Envision Healthcare in Kankakee, Illinois, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in nursing that includes roles as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner, along with educational qualifications from Olivet Nazarene University.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Kaitlain Cavender currently serves as the Co-Lead Advanced Practice Provider at Envision Healthcare, a position she has held since 2022. In addition to her leadership role, she has been working as a Nurse Practitioner at the same organization since 2016. Her responsibilities include supervising and mentoring clinical staff within a busy Emergency Department, ensuring that they receive adequate training and development. She also participates in the clinical privileging process, overseeing the appointment and re-appointment of clinical staff.
Previous Experience at Riverside Healthcare
Before joining Envision Healthcare, Kaitlain Cavender worked at Riverside Healthcare as a Registered Nurse from 2012 to 2016. During her four years in this role, she gained valuable experience in patient care and clinical practices. Following her tenure at Riverside Healthcare, she transitioned to Riverside Medical Group, where she worked as a Nurse Practitioner from 2016 to 2019, further developing her clinical skills and expertise.
Educational Background
Kaitlain Cavender completed her Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing at Olivet Nazarene University from 2008 to 2011. She then pursued further education at the same institution, earning a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner from 2014 to 2016. Prior to her university studies, she graduated from Grant Park High School, receiving her High School Diploma in 2008.
Professional Responsibilities
In her current role, Kaitlain Cavender is involved in various administrative and leadership functions. She assists in the development and administration of the annual budget for her organization and conducts periodic cost and productivity analyses. Additionally, she represents Envision Healthcare at community and business meetings, promoting both existing and new programs and policies.