Kayla Hamil
560 Todd Thomas Road Union City,TN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional (17 years LPN) with clinical expertise, management/leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities, strong work ethic, and adaptability. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Self-motivated and adept at working effectively unsupervised while quickly mastering new skills. Devoted to giving every patient my very best.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
The Arbors Assisted Living Memory Care
Union City , TN
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
Director of Nursing
Magnolia Place Assisted Living
Union City , TN
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
Wound Care and Weight Management Nurse
VanAyer Healthcare
Martin , TN
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper documentation related to wound care treatments.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based upon assessment findings.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were presented at weekly staff meetings.
Floor Nurse
VanAyer Healthcare
Martin , TN
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Performed patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, height and weight measurements, and documentation of findings.
- Provided education on medications, treatments, and health maintenance activities to patients and families.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Monitored patient safety by maintaining a safe environment for all staff members, visitors and patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services by documenting assessment results in medical record.
- Identified changes in patient condition by observing skin color, pulse rate, breathing rate, blood pressure or other indicators; notifying supervisor as necessary.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care for individual patients.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient status or treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers and home healthcare personnel to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering quality patient care.
- Instructed individuals on how to properly use medical devices such as oxygen tanks or catheters.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to family members during times of distress.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency procedures such as code blue response protocol.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
Private Duty Nurse
CareAll Home Health
Martin , TN
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted assessments of physical condition; observed changes in patients' health status; reported to physicians regarding patient's condition.
- Instructed patients and their families on disease process, medications, treatments and self-care techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the course of illness or disability.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN05-2024
Certificate - LPN
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS12-2006
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Behavioral Health/Assessments
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Health Education
- Emergency Response
- Samples collection
- Home Health Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Administration
- TN Licensed Practical Nurse
- Chronic Disease Management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Counting narcotics
- Regulatory Requirements
- Educating families
- Vital signs
- Immunization Administration
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Management
- Documenting incidents
- Geriatric Care
- Breathing Treatments
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Medication Dispensing
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Decision-Making
- Professional Demeanor
- Quality Assessments
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Analytical Skills
- Administrative Functions
Affiliations
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society since 2022
- Caregiver of the Year 2018 Magnolia Place Assisted Living
- Nurse of the Year 2011 VanAyer Healthcare
Timeline
LPN
The Arbors Assisted Living Memory Care
02.2023 - 10.2023
Director of Nursing
Magnolia Place Assisted Living
06.2014 - 06.2019
Wound Care and Weight Management Nurse
VanAyer Healthcare
06.2013 - 06.2014
Floor Nurse
VanAyer Healthcare
08.2008 - 06.2013
Private Duty Nurse
CareAll Home Health
08.2007 - 08.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Community College
Certificate - LPN
Jones County Junior College
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