Kayla Anderson
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Licensed Vocational Nursing student with extensive hands-on patient care experience across hospital, clinic, and home health environments. Possesses a solid foundation in vital signs monitoring, accurate documentation, wound care management, and therapeutic communication techniques. Demonstrates proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams while consistently delivering safe, patient-centered care. Committed to fostering a supportive and healing environment for all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Aide
Blessed Home Care
01.2024 - Current
- Personal care,
- Mobility support,
- Maintain a clean safe environment,
- Documentation, medication reminders,
- Assist with ADLs.
- Developed effective coping strategies for managing client behaviors related to dementia or cognitive decline, fostering a positive atmosphere.
Unlicensed Nurse Assistant
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure accurate patient records
- ADLs
- Maintain Infection control
- Catheter care,
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Home Health Aide
Riceland Healthcare
Beaumont, TX
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with clients and families.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Educated clients on medication management and health maintenance strategies.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Certified Medical Assistant
Endocrine Clinic of SE Texas
Beaumont, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered patient assessments and collected vital signs to ensure accurate health evaluations.
- Assisted in the management of electronic health records, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Education
Vocational Nursing Student
Lamar State College-PA
Port Arthur, TX12.2025
Medical Assistant Certification -
Kaplan College
Beaumont, TX05-2010
Skills
- Skilled in obtaining vital signs,
- Performing wound and catheter care,
- Conducting insulin and glucose monitoring,
- Documenting in EMRs,
- Practicing therapeutic communication,
- Adhering to PPE protocols,
- Performing EKGs,
- Administering injections,
- Collecting specimens,
- Providing emotional support and mobility assistance,
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Home Health Care Aide
Blessed Home Care
01.2024 - Current
Unlicensed Nurse Assistant
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
09.2023 - 02.2025
Certified Medical Assistant
Endocrine Clinic of SE Texas
01.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Riceland Healthcare
12.2021 - 11.2023
Vocational Nursing Student
Lamar State College-PA
Medical Assistant Certification -
Kaplan College
Baptist Hospital SE Texas- SVN
Completed clinical rotations on Medical-Surgical unit, Pediatrics, Labor/Delivery, Geriatrics, and ER, with hands-on experience in wound care, oxygen therapy, Foley catheter management, blood glucose monitoring, IV initiations, postpartum care, safe medication administration, therapeutic communication, and patient safety monitoring.