Kayla Hanley
Rego Park,NY
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in Psychiatric and Pediatric care. Proven expertise in patient assessment, emergency response, and pain management. Strong communicator with adaptability to high-stress environments and a collaborative team player. Committed to delivering compassionate patient care through active listening and empathy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NYCHHC Corrections Department
Manhattan, New York
03.2026 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications to ensure strict adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered Narcan during overdose emergencies to stabilize patients.
- Conducted daily wound care to reduce infection risk and promote healing.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care practices to enhance self-care and long-term wellness.
- Delivered crisis intervention services through de-escalation techniques and referrals, ensuring immediate support for patients in distress.
- Implemented safety protocols, including suicide prevention measures.
Pediatric Patient Care Technician
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
Manhattan, New York
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare team.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests under physician or RN supervision.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe environment for patients.
Patient Care Technician
Northwell University Hospital Manhasset
Manhasset, New York
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Collected and processed urine specimens for testing according to established protocols to support accurate diagnosis.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, assisting with feeding and monitoring to ensure nutritional needs were met.
- Educated patients on post-operative care instructions to enhance recovery and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Post University
Waterbury, CT10-2026
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing
Waterbury, CT12-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation
- Patient assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Wound management
- Infection control protocols
- Chronic disease management
- Withdrawal management
- Addiction recovery support
- Mental health support
- Seizure care
- Surgical nursing support
- Adult medication management
Certification
- Registered Nurse License New York
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NYCHHC Corrections Department
03.2026 - Current
Pediatric Patient Care Technician
Hospital for Special Surgery, Main Campus
07.2024 - 03.2026
Patient Care Technician
Northwell University Hospital Manhasset
11.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Post University
Associate of Science - Associates of Science in Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing