Kayla Nichols
Fairmont,WV
Summary
Dynamic executive with a proven track record at Seiu 1199, driving strategic initiatives that enhanced member engagement and operational efficiency. Skilled in organizational management and effective communication, I championed policy development and led successful negotiations, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation to achieve long-term growth and sustainability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Board Member
Seiu 1199
Fairmont, WV
05.2016 - 07.2020
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance member engagement and organizational effectiveness.
- Advocated for policies that align with member needs and labor rights.
- Collaborated with executive team to develop long-term organizational strategies.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the organization to strengthen leadership pipeline.
- Facilitated communication between members and leadership, fostering transparency and trust.
- Analyzed member feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Represented organization in negotiations, advocating for fair contracts and benefits.
- Drove continuous improvement processes that enhanced operational efficiency across departments.
- Steered the organization toward long-term sustainability by maintaining a clear vision for future growth opportunities.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategic plans to drive growth, profitability, and long-term success.
- Influenced positive change across the organization by driving cultural transformation initiatives that aligned with strategic priorities.
- Achieved board objectives by strategically aligning resources and initiatives with organizational goals.
- Led corporate governance efforts that resulted in improved internal controls while balancing stakeholder interests.
- Managed risk exposure effectively through regular assessment of potential threats and implementation of mitigation strategies.
- Established effective communication channels for seamless collaboration between board members, executives, and employees.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by optimizing resource allocation, streamlining processes, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Fostered innovation by encouraging creative thinking and supporting research and development initiatives.
- Spearheaded executive leadership development programs designed to prepare high-potential employees for C-suite roles.
- Improved overall company performance through proactive engagement in executive decision-making processes.
- Oversaw complex multimillion-dollar projects from inception to completion while ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Provided guidance on talent management strategies to attract top talent, retain high performers, and develop future leaders.
- Promoted a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
- Built strong relationships with key stakeholders to advance organizational interests and secure essential partnerships.
- Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives to improve community relations and promote sustainable business practices.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by promoting adherence to relevant laws, policies, and industry best practices.
- Facilitated successful mergers or acquisitions to expand market presence and enhance competitive advantage.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
- Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.
- Researched potential local, regional, and national funders and assisted in relationship building.
- Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
Fairmont
02.2007 - 07.2020
- Executed medication administration and treatment protocols with precision and adherence to established guidelines.
- Oversaw patient vital signs, documenting fluctuations and communicating findings to nursing staff.
- Facilitated daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and ensure safety.
- Led collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to formulate personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for patient needs.
- Implemented infection control procedures, maintaining high hygiene standards.
- Participated in training new staff on clinical procedures and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
LPN - Nursing
United Technical Center
Clarksburg, WVSkills
- Ethics and compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Organizational management
- Strategic visioning
- Policy creation
- Business planning
- Budget development
- Litigation management
- Corporate governance
- Compensation structuring
- Fiscal oversight
- Business decision making
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership experience
- Diversity and inclusion
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Policy evaluation
- Financial auditing
- Risk reduction
- Policy development
- Regulatory compliance
- Conflict mediation
- Financial administration
- Type document analysis
- Operational review
- Fundraising oversight
- Legal compliance monitoring
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Relationship and team building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
- Leadership and people development
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client relationship building
- Planning and coordination
- Executive leadership
- Strategic planning and execution
Timeline
Executive Board Member
Seiu 1199
05.2016 - 07.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
02.2007 - 07.2020
LPN - Nursing
United Technical Center