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Kayla Joyner

East Stroudsburg,PA

Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate prospective graduate nurse with a strong academic foundation and hands-on clinical experience. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and care planning. I am well-versed in adhering to evidence-based practices and maintaining patient safety as a top priority. I am also proficient at adapting to fast-paced healthcare environments, remaining composed under pressure, and efficiently managing time and resources. Additionally, I have a solid understanding of healthcare informatics and electronic health records. I am eager to contribute my knowledge and enthusiasm to a dynamic healthcare environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tutor

East Stroudsburg University
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with students to assist with homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses
  • Provide homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
  • Motivate students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce their fear of failure
  • Support students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
  • Applied learning strategies to assist students with concepts
  • Diversify teaching methods to meet student learning styles
  • Help students develop critical thinking skills and strong study habits to improve grades
  • Suggest learning resources to increase student interest and retention
  • Optimized tutoring strategies based on current approaches, technology options and individual student needs

Nurse Extern III

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
07.2023 - Current


  • Assists in the delivery of nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
  • Gains knowledge and skills related to the role of a professional nurse, while contributing to the patient care delivered on assigned unit
  • Administers medications with the Registered Nurse and assumes responsibility for increased patient assignment (volume and complexity) under the direction of an RN

Patient Care Assistant

St.Lukes-Monroe
06.2022 - 07.2023

• Intake and output measurements


June 2022-Current

  • Vital Signs
  • EKGs
  • Glucometry
  • Phlebotomy
  • Specimen collection
  • Documentation for all assigned responsibilities
  • Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel
  • Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service
  • Performs patient mobilization using appropriate and proper body mechanics and assistive device
  • Communicates changes in patients' conditions and unit concerns with the unit-based team
  • Restocks unit supplies as needed
  • Performs equipment checks and unit-specific maintenance duties as appropriate to unit
  • Assists in orienting and educating new staff

Tutor

Family Connections
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Coordinated lesson plans, course materials, and discussion questions to prepare for the session
  • Reviewed classwork and assisted with homework to boost students understanding of assignments
  • Applied learning strategies to assist students with concepts
  • Diversified teaching methods to meet student learning styles
  • Utilized teaching strategies to bring students to grade-level performance
  • Helped students develop critical thinking skills and strong study habits to improve grades
  • Suggested learning resources to increase student interest and retention
  • Aligned tutoring with school standards to offer learning support
  • Optimized tutoring strategies based on current approaches, technology options, and individual student needs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA
05.2024

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Child Development
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
  • Performing patient care through monitoring and assessment, checking vital signs, and providing hygiene and wound care
  • Maintaining documentation and records as well as use of computer systems
  • Knowledge of CPR
  • Head-to-toe
  • and focused assessment
  • Administering prescribed medications, experience with blood withdrawal and intravenous therapy

Certification

BLS certified- Issued 7/10/2023

Timeline

Tutor

East Stroudsburg University
09.2023 - Current

Nurse Extern III

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
07.2023 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

St.Lukes-Monroe
06.2022 - 07.2023

Tutor

Family Connections
09.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Kayla Joyner