Kayla Nailor
Fort Riley
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
The University of Kansas Health System
08.2025 - Current
- Communicate openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborate with providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educate patients, family members, and caregivers and answer questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Perform IV starts, foley catheter insertions, straight catheterizations, wound care, and other skills.
- Use and maintain emergency medical equipment, including monitors, defibrillators, and oxygen delivery systems.
- Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Assist in stabilizing patients for transfer to intensive care or other hospital units.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Record details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Perform triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provide life-saving measures.
Student Nurse Technician
The University of Kansas Health System
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted Registered Nurses and providers in a fast-paced Emergency Department with care for high-acuity, trauma, and medical-surgical patients.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, pain scores, intake/output, and patient assessments.
- Performed EKGs, blood glucose checks, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Provided wound care, specimen collection, and assistance with procedures within scope.
- Supported trauma activations and medical emergencies, including rapid room turnover and equipment setup.
- Maintained a clean, stocked, and organized clinical environment, including restocking supplies and preparing rooms.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Observed and participated in straight sticks for obtaining blood samples, inserting foley catheters, and more.
- Utilized EPIC/EHR systems to document patient care accurately and in real time.
- Adhered to HIPAA, infection control, and safety protocols at all times.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
PCT – Medical-Surgical/ED
Ascension: Wamego Health Center
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitored vital signs, provided personal care, and assisted with patient mobility and ambulation.
- Provided showers, assisted to the bathroom, and assisted and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Documented patient information in the EHR, performed EKGs, took blood sugars, withdrew IV catheters, assisted in life-saving procedures, and promptly reported any changes in the patient to the nurse.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during high-stress situations, prepared and maintained equipment, and assisted in safe transport of patients within the facility.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
ParaEducator – Special Education
USD383: Eisenhower Middle School
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted or directly carried out educational activities designed by the instructor.
- Worked with individual students or in small groups at the discretion of the instructor.
- Made short-term and long-term goals with the instructors, parents, and students.
- Prepared materials and developed worksheets for individual students in order to work on their goals.
- Supervised dismissal, recess, and lunch. Kept records of academic and behavioral indications, as well as IEPs.
- Assisted with housekeeping.
- Attended in-service training.
- Kept all information confidential as indicated by FERPA guidelines.
Habilitation Technician – Cognitive Disabilities
Hacienda Healthcare
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Ensured the safety and cleanliness of the home/classroom.
- Attended in-service training to understand different cognitive disabilities and how best to serve the community.
- Performed housekeeping, bathed clients, helped with toileting and changing briefs, cooked meals, fed clients, and provided entertainment.
- Helped clients exercise both the body and mind, as well as gain independence wherever possible.
- Completed charts and documentation to track behavior, goals, medications, and other factors.
- Taught clients the importance of boundaries, confidence, writing their own name, managing money, and more.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Topeka, KS06-2025
High School Diploma -
Newington High School
Newington, CT06-2018
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Regulatory compliance
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication administration
- Airway management
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Stop The Bleed Training - 2024
- BLS/CPR/First Aid Training - Expires 2027
- ALS/PALS - Expires 2027
- TNCC - Taking Course January 2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
The University of Kansas Health System
08.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
The University of Kansas Health System
03.2025 - 08.2025
PCT – Medical-Surgical/ED
Ascension: Wamego Health Center
07.2023 - 02.2024
ParaEducator – Special Education
USD383: Eisenhower Middle School
09.2021 - 05.2022
Habilitation Technician – Cognitive Disabilities
Hacienda Healthcare
07.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Newington High School