Kayla Brosius
Brush Prairie,WA
Summary
Dedicated nursing student adept in direct patient care and teamwork, exhibits strong organizational abilities and critical thinking. Companionate individual driven to learn and provide evidence-based patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting. Skilled in detail orientation, time management, adaptability, and thrives under pressure. Highly motivated student ready to utilize education and experience to provide quality care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Unity Center for Behavioral Health
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Implemented empathetic and therapeutic treatment modalities with children in the mental health environment
- Utilized trauma-informed care to promote safety, hope, growth, and recovery
- Communicated with the healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance behavioral health treatment strategies.
Nursing Student
Sea Mar Behavioral Health Clinic
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors to help patients improve coping abilities and promote safety
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluation of behaviors and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Provided education and reliable resources for mental health to members of the community.
Nursing Student
Oncology, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Provided end-of-life care and support for patients and their families
- Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks
- Administered medications via oral, intravenous, and intramuscular injections and monitored patient responses
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing.
Nursing Student
PCCU, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patient changes, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans to advocate for patient’s unique needs and preferences
- Reported abnormal assessment findings in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nursing team.
Nursing Student
Medical-OR-Wound Care, PeaceHealth Southwest
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Effectively communicated with diverse populations of patients using active listening skills and empathy to build rapport during interactions
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to establish optimal patient care
- Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes.
Nursing Student
Family Birth Center & NICU PeaceHealth Southwest
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments of mother and baby
- Took records of birth dates and times, measurements, vital signs, and APGAR scores
- Monitored patient reactions after administering analgesic medications and IV therapies.
Nursing Student
Prestige Care and Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through patient interactions and interprofessional communication
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Restaurant Hostess
Stardust Diner
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Sales Floor Associate, Cashier
Sportsman’s Warehouse
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Enhanced customer experience through friendly greetings and personalized assistance
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise
- Provided training for new hires, improving their competency in sales techniques and store policies.
Youth Program Leader
YMCA & Ogden Elementary School
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Ensured consistent adherence to safety protocols during all activities both on-site and off-site while supervising youth groups of various sizes effectively
- Improved communication skills of youth members through public speaking exercises, socialization opportunities, and team-building activities
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans tailored to the interests and needs of diverse groups of young participants.
Education
Associate in Nursing -
Clark College
Vancouver, WA06.2024
Associate in Arts -
Clark College
Vancouver, WA06.2021
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Camas, WA06.2021
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Diligent
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership Techniques
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support, (7/22)
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification, (12/23)
- Associated Students of Clark College Waddle Award (2024)
- Senior Representative – Student Nurse Association of Clark College (2024)
- Highest Honors- 4.0 GPA in the Clark nursing program (2024)
- Women’s Wrestling Coach of the Year (2022)
- Women’s Wrestling State Championship (2019)
- Most Inspirational Athlete Award (2019)
Volunteer Experience
Clinic Volunteer: New Heights Clinic, Vancouver, WA. 04/2024 - Present
- Serve the public of Vancouver Washington through a free health clinic for the medically underserved.
- File and audit paper charts for the clinic while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
Activity Assistant: Springwood Landing Retirement Living, Vancouver, WA. 12/2021 - 06/2022
- Promoted cognitive stimulation and participation in community events through various activities like puzzles, games, reading materials, or music therapy sessions.
- Contributed to creating a safe and positive living environment for residents by promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose., Lead group exercise therapy to support improvement in muscle tone, range of motion, and injury recovery.
Wrestling Coach: Hockinson High School, Brush Prairie, WA. 01/2021 - 02/2022
- Created positive relationships with fellow coaches and competitors, fostering a collaborative and safe environment within the wrestling community.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away tournaments, ensuring smooth transportation and accommodations.
- Developed effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve technical skills and encourage the students.
Timeline
Nursing Student
Unity Center for Behavioral Health
02.2024 - 03.2024
Nursing Student
Sea Mar Behavioral Health Clinic
01.2024 - 03.2024
Nursing Student
Oncology, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
01.2024 - 02.2024
Nursing Student
PCCU, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Student
Medical-OR-Wound Care, PeaceHealth Southwest
04.2023 - 06.2023
Nursing Student
Family Birth Center & NICU PeaceHealth Southwest
01.2023 - 03.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Stardust Diner
04.2022 - 07.2022
Nursing Student
Prestige Care and Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Floor Associate, Cashier
Sportsman’s Warehouse
04.2021 - 07.2021
Youth Program Leader
YMCA & Ogden Elementary School
12.2019 - 09.2020
Associate in Nursing -
Clark College
Associate in Arts -
Clark College
High School Diploma -
Union High School
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