Kahyla Taylor
Weswego
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Ochsner Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance resident comfort and dignity while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans. Recognized for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
St Jude Medical Inc
450 S Claiborne Avenue
10.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Select Medical
Jefferson, LA
09.2021 - 2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering trust and communication.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
- Implemented feedback from patients and families to improve service delivery and resident satisfaction.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Cna
Ochsner Hospital
Jefferson, LA
2020 - 2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for immediate response.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety procedures.
CNA
Riverbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Belle Chasse, LA
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness in patient rooms, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to create individualized care plans for residents.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
High School Diploma -
L.W.Higgins
Marrero, LA05.2016
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Certification
Cna license
BLS certificate
Timeline
CNA
St Jude Medical Inc
10.2025 - Current
CNA
Select Medical
09.2021 - 2024
CNA
Riverbend Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 02.2020
Cna
Ochsner Hospital
2020 - 2022
High School Diploma -
L.W.Higgins