Kayla Forquer
Newburg
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Mon General Hospital
Morgantown
01.2024 - Current
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Kept eye on supplies for both front office and examination rooms, restocking items several times per shift.
- Assisted patients with basic care and provided excellent service.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Rendered high level of support to stressed patients prior to procedures, offering comfort and listening ear.
Cosmetologist
Great Clips
Morgantown
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Promoted additional services or products available in the salon.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Introduced customers to cutting-edge beauty trends and products where applicable.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the beauty industry.
- Engaged with customers by providing friendly conversation during services.
- Performed haircuts, coloring, highlighting and styling techniques.
- Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
- Bleached, dyed or tinted hair using applicator or brush.
- Trained or supervised other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
- Shampooed, conditioned and dried hair and scalp or hairpieces.
- Maintained relationships with long-term clients while successfully handling daily walk-in appointments.
Cosmetologist
Great Clips
Clarksburg
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with other professionals in the beauty industry.
- Engaged with customers by providing friendly conversation during services.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
- Promoted additional services or products available in the salon.
- Advised clients on how to maintain their new hairstyles at home.
- Provided consultations to clients on beauty treatments, products and services.
- Met with customers to discuss style preferences and special requirements before treatment.
- Trained new staff members on salon policies and procedures.
Clinical Assistant
Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for examinations and treatments.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Provided education to patients on health topics and preventive care measures.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Cosmetologist
Holiday Hair
Bridgeport
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Shampooed, conditioned and dried hair and scalp or hairpieces.
- Kept notes listing preferences and services provided to clients for quick reference.
- Provided consultations to clients on beauty treatments, products and services.
- Maintained accurate records of customer services provided.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate retail products for their needs.
- Cut, trimmed and shaped hair or hairpieces using clippers and scissors.
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
Cosmetologist
Regis Aged Care
Bridgeport
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Promoted additional services or products available in the salon.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Shaped eyebrows and removed facial hair using depilatory cream, tweezers or wax.
- Attended continuing education classes to stay up-to-date with trends in the industry.
- Developed a loyal client base through excellent customer service.
- Ensured proper sanitation practices were followed at all times.
Education
Cosmetology
Clarksburg Beauty Academy
Clarksburg04-2012
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport, WV05-2011
Skills
- EKG administration
- Supply restocking
- Patient interaction
- Active listening
- Patient education
- Patient care coordination
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient confidentiality
- Wound care management
- Verbal and written communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Simple dressings
- CPR
- Patient toileting
- Patient skin and nail care
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Mon General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Cosmetologist
Great Clips
08.2021 - 09.2024
Clinical Assistant
Ruby Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020
Cosmetologist
Great Clips
01.2017 - 10.2020
Cosmetologist
Holiday Hair
01.2014 - 06.2015
Cosmetologist
Regis Aged Care
05.2012 - 01.2014
Cosmetology
Clarksburg Beauty Academy
High School Diploma -
Bridgeport High School