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Kailynn Nichols

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Results-driven Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong background in client care and operational efficiency. Recognized for ability to prioritize effectively and boost customer satisfaction through clear communication and problem-solving. Committed to safety and growth in fast-paced situations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay-at-Home Wife/Mom

Self
10.2018 - Current
  • Managed household errands and essential duties to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Maintained current knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Organized and prioritized tasks to meet service goals effectively.
  • Observed children's behavior and development to support growth and learning.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment for children to thrive.
  • Engaged children in creative play activities that fostered language and problem-solving skills.
  • Participated in parent and teacher conferences to address childcare concerns and progress.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to dietary needs while ensuring cleanliness.

HR Administrative Assistant (Temp.)

Robert Half- Office Team: Bakersfield Heart Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Collect Data for Employee Files
  • Managed files keeping them updated to Job Requirements
  • Managed applications
  • Assisted with updating Job Descriptions
  • Created Excel Spreadsheets

Caregiver

24Hr. HomeCare
Irvine, USA
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Irvine, CA
  • Provided a lending hand to clients when needed
  • Made Breakfast, Lunch and/ or Dinner
  • Transported to and from Appointments, Errands and Church
  • Assisted with changing clothes, showers, laundry and dishes
  • Helped with R.O.M's for Therapy
  • Transferred clients from wheelchair to and from bed
  • Assisted with Bedpans and Toileting
  • Reminded Client's to take their Medications
  • Encouraged Client's to do everyday activities to the best of their abilities and to not be ashamed to ask for assistance
  • Irvine, CA

Caregiver

Around The Clock Home Care
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided a lending hand to clients when needed
  • Made Breakfast, Lunch and/ or Dinner
  • Transported to and from Appointments, Errands and Church
  • Assisted with changing clothes, showers, laundry and dishes
  • Helped with R.O.M's for Therapy
  • Transferred clients from wheelchair to and from bed
  • Assisted with Bedpans and Toileting
  • Reminded Client's to take their Medications
  • Encouraged Client's to do everyday activities to the best of their abilities and to not be ashamed to ask for assistance

Server

Buck Owens Crystal Palace
Bakersfield, CA
06.2017 - 10.2017

Relayed orders to kitchen for timely and precise fulfillment.

  • Communicated customer allergies and special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of tables and work areas.
  • Presented menus, accurately took orders, and ensured guest satisfaction.
  • Delivered food promptly while addressing customer inquiries professionally.
  • Operated POS terminals for order entry and accurate transaction processing.
  • Monitored dining area to uphold sanitation standards and proper set-up.
  • Promoted menu items to increase sales and enhance customer experience.

Hostess

California Pizza Kitchen
Bakersfield, CA
06.2015 - 07.2017
  • Greeted guests and patrons in person and via telephone for exceptional service.
  • Offered suitable seating arrangements based on guest preferences.
  • Presented menus and accurately took orders from guests.
  • Ensured adequate menu supply to accommodate guest volume.
  • Relayed orders to kitchen, ensuring timely and precise fulfillment.
  • Set up dining rooms and coordinated reservation arrangements.
  • Maintained clean and organized tables along with work areas.
  • Assisted servers as needed to enhance operational efficiency.

CNA

Brookdale Senior Living
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
  • Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
  • Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
  • Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
  • Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
  • Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure.
  • Enhances nursing department and Brookdale's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Serves and protects the senior living community by adhering to professional standards, senior living policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business And Health Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
09-2028

High School Diploma - College Prep, Nursing Assistant Program

Liberty High School
Bakersfield, CA
05.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing

Bakersfield Community College
Bakersfield, CA

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Child development
  • Meal preparation
  • Task prioritization
  • Client transportation
  • Customer service
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Multitasking
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Critical thinking
  • Internet
  • Decision-making

References

  • Stacy Williams, Previous Colleague, 4, (661) 304-7172
  • Caitlyn Sneddon, Previous Colleague and Friend, 6, (661) 699-9804
  • Francisco Perez, Previous Boss, 7, (805) 889-1260

Activities

Medical Field: Shadowing Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses at San Joaquin Community Hospital (Adventist Health of Bakersfield)

Affiliations

  • Manage getting my two young children to and from school along with taking them to doctor appointments.
  • Manage my own student coursework schedule utilizing Time Management.
  • Manage household responsibilities such as: cooking, cleaning, laundry, caring for my animals.
  • Help my parent's when needed.
  • Prioritize and manage family activities around my husband's military schedule, civilian job and school schedule.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Stay-at-Home Wife/Mom

Self
10.2018 - Current

HR Administrative Assistant (Temp.)

Robert Half- Office Team: Bakersfield Heart Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2018

Caregiver

24Hr. HomeCare
01.2018 - 06.2018

Caregiver

Around The Clock Home Care
10.2017 - 12.2017

Server

Buck Owens Crystal Palace
06.2017 - 10.2017

CNA

Brookdale Senior Living
06.2016 - 05.2017

Hostess

California Pizza Kitchen
06.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business And Health Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma - College Prep, Nursing Assistant Program

Liberty High School

Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing

Bakersfield Community College