KAYLA AUSTIN
DEATSVILLE
Summary
Accomplished U.S. Air Force Veteran and LPN with a proven track record at TURNKEY HEALTH CLINICS, adept in clinical decision making and nursing ethics. Enhanced patient care through effective care plan implementation and education, significantly improving patient satisfaction. Skilled in direct patient care and medical documentation, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a compassionate approach to patient interactions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
TURNKEY HEALTH CLINICS
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
LPN
QCHC
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Mother-Baby Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Baptist Medical Center South
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CLINIC SUPERVISOR
American Family Care, Inc
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Managed daily operations of 10-person clinic supporting approximately 1,000 patients per week.
- Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
Education
PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE - PRACTICAL NURSING
TRENHOLM STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MONTGOMERY, AL12-2020
Skills
- Clinical decision making
- Medical documentation
- Nursing ethics
- Care plan implementation
- Discharge coordination
- Patient care and education
- Direct patient care
Timeline
LPN
TURNKEY HEALTH CLINICS
04.2023 - Current
LPN
QCHC
01.2023 - 04.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation
09.2022 - 12.2022
Medical-Surgical LPN
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
Mother-Baby Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
03.2021 - 08.2022
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Baptist Medical Center South
09.2020 - 03.2021
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Jackson Hospital and Clinic
01.2020 - 12.2020
CLINIC SUPERVISOR
American Family Care, Inc
09.2017 - 09.2019
PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE - PRACTICAL NURSING
TRENHOLM STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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