Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Kayla Fontenot

Deridder,LA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Woodlands Healthcare in Leesville and Titan rehab hospital in Rosepine excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective advocacy. Skilled in critical thinking and documentation, ensuring timely interventions and improved patient outcomes. Dedicated to delivering exceptional direct patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Woodlands Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Titan Rehab
06.2013 - 04.2025

Staff RN for 4 years

RN Case manager 1.5 years

LPN staff nurse for 6 years prior to obtaining RN license at rehab hospital.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Fort Polk, LA
12.2019

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Lamar Saltar
Leesville, LA
05.2009

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient care

Accomplishments


  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

BLS certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Woodlands Healthcare
06.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Titan Rehab
06.2013 - 04.2025

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Lamar Saltar
Kayla Fontenot