KAIYA MCMORRIS
Bessemer,Alabama
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
St.Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Inc.
Birmingham, AL
06.2023 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
Nursing Student Aide
Brookwood Medical Center
Homewood, AL
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols
- Attended to patients in 459-476-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Provided basic care to over 459-476 patients per shift, assisting with bathing, changing linens and preparing meals.
Sales Associate
Natural Roots Beauty Supply Store
Bessemer, Alabama
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals
- Collected payments and provided accurate change
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Cashier
Target
Bessemer, Alabama
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program
- Wrapped items and carefully bagged purchases to prevent merchandise breakage
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services
- Collected payments and provided accurate change
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons
- Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
Work Study Student
Lawson State Community College
Bessemer, Alabama
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Planned and completed group projects working smoothly with others
- Greeted office visitors, provided information and directed to appropriate personnel
- Stocked materials in workroom for easy accessibility
- Assisted with answering telephone calls, managing databases and drafting correspondence
- Monitored office supply use and stock levels and placed replenishment orders.
Daycare Teacher
Everyday Sunshine Day Care Center
Bessemer, Alabama
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
Librarian Assistant
Bessemer Public Library
Bessemer, Alabama
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Maintained accurate library records for inventory of periodicals and books
- Enforced current library policies fairly with patrons
- Implemented and helped manage summer reading program for children
- Checked circulation desk regularly to keep appropriate numbers of books and periodicals available to patrons
- Greeted patrons upon entrance to library and offered assistance with needs or issues.
Office Clerk
Bessemer Municipal Court
Bessemer, AL
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders
- Answered multi-line telephone system and routed calls to appropriate personnel
- Worked easily with office programs such as Microsoft Word to carry out daily team clerical needs
- Strictly adhered to confidentiality protocol regarding client information and documents
- Supported office clerical functions using word processing and other software, email and office machines
- Kept office records organized and supplies well-stocked for optimal team performance.
Education
Associate Degree in Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
05.2023
High School Diploma -
Bessemer City High School
05.2017
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Patient Safety Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Positioning
- Linen Replacements
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Universal Precautions
- Infection Control
- Phlebotomy Training
- CPR Certification
- Vital Signs Collection
References
- Lareka Windsor Staten, Teacher, Jonesboro Elementary School, (205) 470-7719
- Steven Turner, Owner, Natural Roots Beauty Supply Store, (205) 746-4217
- Lori Chilsem, Records Office (Manager), Lawson State Community College, (205) 706-3951
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
St.Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Nursing Student Aide
Brookwood Medical Center
05.2021 - 06.2023
Cashier
Target
11.2019 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Natural Roots Beauty Supply Store
06.2019 - 03.2020
Daycare Teacher
Everyday Sunshine Day Care Center
05.2018 - 07.2018
Work Study Student
Lawson State Community College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Librarian Assistant
Bessemer Public Library
05.2017 - 07.2017
Office Clerk
Bessemer Municipal Court
05.2016 - 07.2016
Associate Degree in Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Bessemer City High School
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