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Kayla Gannom

Redding,CA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure study-work position. Possesses keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated to work and can perform effectively independent or in team environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-Home Professional Caregiver

Bright Star Care, Home Health Care
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed household chores such as cooking nutritious meals, cleaning living spaces, or doing laundry to create a comfortable environment for clients to live in safely.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Responded effectively to emergency situations, coordinating with other caregivers and relevant agencies to ensure clients'' safety and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, medical staff, and with the home health agency to ensure seamless coordination of care.
  • Supported the emotional well-being of clients'' family members by offering respite services, allowing them to take breaks from caregiving responsibilities without worry.


Patient Care Technician

DCI
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis and post weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions in electronic health record
  • Cannulate Fistulas and Grafts for dialysis treatment
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment

Education

Butte College
Orland, CA

High School Diploma -

William Finch Charter
Orland, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Client Documentation
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Medical Terminology
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Ambulating Patients
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
    Skills

Certification

- BLS [ American Heart Association]

- PCT [Patient Care Technician In Progress]

Timeline

In-Home Professional Caregiver

Bright Star Care, Home Health Care
10.2023 - 07.2024

Patient Care Technician

DCI
06.2023 - 06.2024

Butte College

High School Diploma -

William Finch Charter

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