Cayla Kinlaw
Ripon,USA
Summary
Healthcare professional with well-rounded skill set in patient care and medical support. Recognized for adeptly handling patient assessments and providing consistent, high-quality care. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse, MDS
Riverwood Healthcare Center
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing comprehensive MDS assessments and care plans.
- Provided guidance to nursing staff on accurate completion of Section GG assessments, enhancing overall documentation quality and supporting appropriate Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Administration of childhood vaccinations to children from the ages of 6 months to 18 years old.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by pediatricians, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to monitor health status and identify care needs effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency in patient records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Administered daily personal care and hygiene for residents, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, enhancing patient safety.
- Implemented infection control measures during daily routines, maintaining a safe environment for residents.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Modesto, CASkills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Admissions/Discharges
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Workflow coordination
- Care plans
- Nursing processes
- Wound care
- Quality assurance
- MDS software familiarity
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics
08.2023 - 11.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse, MDS
Riverwood Healthcare Center
05.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
03.2020 - 05.2022
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts