KAIJA SINKFIELD
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 26 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN), specializing in diverse clinical settings, including medical-surgical, nephrology, hospice, psychiatry, and geriatrics. Proven ability to deliver compassionate and efficient patient care while effectively managing care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Strong communication and teaching skills enhance the capability to educate patients and families, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of care processes. Adept at utilizing critical thinking to navigate fast-paced environments, consistently making informed decisions that prioritize patient well-being.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Centurion, Pelham GA. Jimmy Autry State Prison
01.2025 - Current
- Provide primary healthcare to individuals, such as routine evaluations, medication management, and emergency care. Perform intake screens, chronic care condition management, and patient education while collaborating with other healthcare practitioners and correctional officials to ensure individuals safety and well-being.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress, enhancing care plans based on observed changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse inmate populations.
- Educated inmates on health management practices, promoting wellness and reducing recidivism related to health issues.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly improving hygiene standards within the facility's healthcare unit.
Charge/Staff Nurse
Pruitthealth, Moultrie, GA.
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Provide a variety of duties, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with therapeutic treatments. Perform various procedures, such as IV therapy, wound care. Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs). Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including vital signs, medications, and treatment progress. Assist with developing and coordinating care plans while also giving emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Staff Nurse
ASA Healthcare Solutions Albany, GA. Albany Aspire
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked per diem for nursing agency. Provide high-quality services and care to promote and improve overall health while adhering to set nursing standards and or guidelines. Provide specialized care to individuals experiencing mental illnesses, which includes a variety of responsibilities such as conducting mental health assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, administering medications, providing therapy, counseling, educating patients and their families. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and advocate for mental health concerns.
Staff Nurse
ATC Healthcare Staffing/Georgia Pines Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Thomasville, GA.
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Behavioral Health Crisis Center provides an array of support and services to those affected by mental illness, addictive diseases and developmental disabilities that will enhance life satisfaction and promote community and family functioning. Charge-staff nurse for adult CSU patients on mental health unit with diagnosis such as schizophrenia bipolar disorder, psychosis, suicidal and homicidal, depression, and many more. Duties included admitting and discharging patients, administering medications, performing assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop a patient care plan. I also assisted patients with dual diagnoses with substance abuse.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff-Nurse
Wellpath - Nashville, TN./ Jimmy Autry State Prison, Pelham, GA., Calhoun State Prison, Morgan GA.
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide care to promote & improve overall health, utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training, and various resources in accordance with established guidelines.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
Staff-Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing. Atlanta, Ga./Jimmy Autry State Prison. Pelham, GA.
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked per diem/travel contract for a local nursing agency. Assignments were within a 100-mile radius. Thirteen-week contracts fulfilled in acute hospital settings on medical surgical units and corrections on medical unit. Nursing process utilized in the care of patients with acute and chronic conditions under supervision of orders received from physicians.
Charge-Staff Nurse
ATC Healthcare Staffing/Georgia Pines Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Thomasville, GA.
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Behavioral Health Crisis Center provides an array of support and services to those affected by mental illness, addictive diseases and developmental disabilities that will enhance life satisfaction and promote community and family functioning. Charge-staff nurse for adult CSU patients on mental health unit with diagnosis such as schizophrenia bipolar disorder, psychosis, suicidal and homicidal, depression, and many more. Duties included admitting and discharging patients, administering medications, performing assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop a patient care plan. I also assisted patients with dual diagnoses with substance abuse.
Charge-Staff Nurse
Georgia Pines Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Thomasville, GA.
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Behavioral Health Crisis Center provides an array of support and services to those affected by mental illness, addictive diseases and developmental disabilities that will enhance life satisfaction and promote community and family functioning. Charge-staff nurse for adult CSU patients on mental health unit with diagnosis such as schizophrenia bipolar disorder, psychosis, suicidal and homicidal, depression, and many more. Duties included admitting and discharging patients, administering medications, performing assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop a patient care plan. I also assisted patients with dual diagnoses with substance abuse.
Charge-Staff Nurse
Actionmed Personnel LLC. Thomasville, GA.
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Behavioral Health Crisis Center provides an array of support and services to those affected by mental illness, addictive diseases and developmental disabilities that will enhance life satisfaction and promote community and family functioning. Charge-staff nurse for adult CSU patients on mental health unit with diagnosis such as schizophrenia bipolar disorder, psychosis, suicidal and homicidal, depression, and many more. Duties included admitting and discharging patients, administering medications, performing assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop a patient care plan. I also assisted patients with dual diagnoses with substance abuse.
Charge Nurse
Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation. Monticello, FL.
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and address concerns promptly.
Staff Nurse
Archbold Medical Center. Thomasville, GA.
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Hospice of Southwest Georgia provides comprehensive care for individuals with life-threatening conditions, within familiar surroundings of one's own home or home-like setting.
- Northside provides help for individuals and families suffering from emotional, behavioral, and chemical dependency problems.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Director of Clinical Education/Unit Manager
Golden Living Center. Thomasville, GA.
07.2010 - 03.2015
- Provide personalized quality care and clinical excellence for individuals requiring rehabilitation or more complex care.
- Developed and implemented clinical education programs to enhance staff competencies in patient care.
- Evaluated educational outcomes to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and best practices in healthcare.
- Fostered collaboration among departments to streamline clinical training processes and improve service delivery.
Staff Nurse
Archbold Memorial Hospital. Thomasville, GA.
03.2007 - 07.2010
- Nephrology Unit provides a complete range of treatment services for patients with kidney diseases. The scope of care encompasses all stages of kidney disease, from earliest detectable changes in kidney function through end-stage renal disease.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Charge Nurse
Southwestern State Hospital. Thomasville, GA.
02.2001 - 03.2007
- Provide an array of support and services to those affected by mental illness, addictive diseases and developmental disabilities that will enhance life satisfaction and promote community and family functioning.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA01.2019
ASN - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA01.2005
LPN - Nursing
Thomas Technical Institute
Thomasville, GA01.1999
Skills
- Proficient in performing physical examinations
- Behavioral health knowledge
- Health information technology professional
- Medication management
- Adult treatment proficiency
- Comprehensive medical terminology
- Experienced in inpatient and outpatient care
- Medical-surgical expertise
- Knowledge of palliative care practices
- Client-centered care
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, License number RN174057
- Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN9350193
- CPR certified through the American Heart Association 08/2025 – 08/2027
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Centurion, Pelham GA. Jimmy Autry State Prison
01.2025 - Current
Charge/Staff Nurse
Pruitthealth, Moultrie, GA.
11.2024 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse
ASA Healthcare Solutions Albany, GA. Albany Aspire
07.2024 - 12.2024
Staff Nurse
ATC Healthcare Staffing/Georgia Pines Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Thomasville, GA.
12.2022 - 10.2024
Staff-Nurse
Wellpath - Nashville, TN./ Jimmy Autry State Prison, Pelham, GA., Calhoun State Prison, Morgan GA.
01.2022 - 08.2023
Staff-Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing. Atlanta, Ga./Jimmy Autry State Prison. Pelham, GA.
06.2021 - 12.2021
Charge-Staff Nurse
ATC Healthcare Staffing/Georgia Pines Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Thomasville, GA.
01.2020 - 06.2021
Charge-Staff Nurse
Georgia Pines Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Thomasville, GA.
04.2018 - 01.2020
Charge-Staff Nurse
Actionmed Personnel LLC. Thomasville, GA.
10.2017 - 04.2018
Charge Nurse
Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation. Monticello, FL.
02.2017 - 10.2017
Staff Nurse
Archbold Medical Center. Thomasville, GA.
03.2015 - 02.2017
Director of Clinical Education/Unit Manager
Golden Living Center. Thomasville, GA.
07.2010 - 03.2015
Staff Nurse
Archbold Memorial Hospital. Thomasville, GA.
03.2007 - 07.2010
Charge Nurse
Southwestern State Hospital. Thomasville, GA.
02.2001 - 03.2007
BSN - Nursing
Thomas University
ASN - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College
LPN - Nursing
Thomas Technical Institute