Kailyn Ahart
Wallback
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Stonerise Homehealth, excelling in patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in wound care and emergency response, fostering a supportive environment while implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonerise Homehealth - Communicare
Charleston, WV
02.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and promoting independence.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices, improving overall wellness outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures effectively, contributing to a safe healthcare setting for patients and staff.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN
Clay Healthcare Center - Communicare
Big Otter, WV
01.2023 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and organizational protocols, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clay County Health Department
Clay, WV
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Collins Technical Career Center
Coal Grove, OH02.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Garnet Career Center
Charleston06.2021
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School
Clay05.2017
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Family communication
- Patient relationship building
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Mental health support
- Chronic disease management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonerise Homehealth - Communicare
02.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN
Clay Healthcare Center - Communicare
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Clay County Health Department
06.2021 - 07.2022
Diploma - Nursing
Collins Technical Career Center
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Garnet Career Center
High School Diploma -
Clay County High School