Kayla Mabe
LPN
Dublin,VA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Analytical and strategic with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Radford Health & Rehab Center
Radford, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pulaski Health And Rehabilitation Center
Pulaski, VA
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using PCC Point Click Care.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, Flu, COVID tests, taking vitals and dressing wounds.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Collaborated with MD, NP on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
CNA
Radford Health & Rehab Center
Radford, VA
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, respirations, heart rate.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
Commonwealth Assisted Living
Radford, VA
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, respirations, heart rate.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
New River Community College
Dublin, VA07.2020
High School Diploma -
Pulaski County Senior High School
Dublin, VA05.2015
Skills
- Conditions Reporting
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Recording Vital Signs
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Admission/Discharge Assessment
- Injections/Intravenous Medications
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques, Procedure Explanation
Timeline
LPN
Radford Health & Rehab Center
03.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Pulaski Health And Rehabilitation Center
11.2020 - 04.2022
CNA
Radford Health & Rehab Center
04.2016 - 03.2020
CNA
Commonwealth Assisted Living
09.2015 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - LPN
New River Community College
High School Diploma -
Pulaski County Senior High School
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