Kayla Borum
Kingston,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Pediatric Home, Nursing
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
06.2019 - Current
- Working with wonderful children who struggle with daily tasks.
- Assisted in safe mobilization of physically disabled individuals to and from school environments.
- Support students during field trips by gathering appropriate support staff and family members before trip.
- Targeted appropriate socialization goals during outings while monitoring students to maintain safety.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
CNA
VA Hospital
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Traveled to Oklahoma to help veterans during the 2020 Covid pandemic
- Worked in dementia unit helping veterans with daily tasks
- Bathing, dressing, feeding, activities and more.
- Minimized risks to guests by strictly following sanitizing procedures for different areas.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Closing Manager
Express pull and save
La Vergne, TN
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Helping customers buy auto car parts
- Separating bullets, taking tires off rims
- Handling cash drops and money bags at the end of each shift
- Handling tough situations with customers and my employees, making sure all the money was kept safe and counted in an orderly manner
- Counting registers to make sure they added up with daily sales.
- Supervised daily operations by establishing procedures and monitoring team performance.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Preparing and going over schedules with employees.
- Making sure everybody is scheduled fair and balancing overtime and covering positions.
CNA
Belvedere Commons of Franklin
Franklin, TN
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
CNA
Manor care
Kingston, PA
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Personal Home Health Aide/CNA
Erwines home and hospice
Kingston, PA
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
Education
Phlebotomy/medical Assistant
Career Step
2023
CNA certificate -
06.2011
High School Diploma -
GAR
Wilkes Barre, Pa06.2011
CNA | Jolie Health and beauty | 11/2016 -
Skills
- The DEMPS environmental qualification course
- I care award for my dedication to ensuring uninterrupted provision of care during a snowstorm
- I care award recognition from a 2CLC resident from going above and beyond
- Customer service, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Time management,
- Teamwork skills, work ethic, flexibility, problem solving, Leadership Experience,
- Adaptability, ability to prioritize, positive attitude, confidentiality, DEMPS environment
- Qualifications course 12/10/2020, FEMA
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Infection Control Procedures
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
References
Anna P. VA Floor Supervisor RN 570-956-1236
Colleen P. Wound care LPN 570-817-5877
Kathy Burd Behavior specialist 570-905-1712
Ruthann B. Bayada Supervisor 570-606-5508
Timeline
CNA
VA Hospital
11.2019 - 08.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Pediatric Home, Nursing
06.2019 - Current
Closing Manager
Express pull and save
04.2017 - 10.2019
CNA
Belvedere Commons of Franklin
CNA
Manor care
Personal Home Health Aide/CNA
Erwines home and hospice
Phlebotomy/medical Assistant
Career Step
CNA certificate -
High School Diploma -
GAR