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Kayla Price

Clanton,AL

Summary

Diligent nursing professional offering a strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, with over 7 years of experience. Skilled in unit administration and staff management, Organized and detail-oriented with high standards of performance and maintenance of treatment protocols. Patient focused and compassionate caregiver. Expertise in assisting clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Nurse

Chilton Board of Education
08.2022 - Current
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
  • Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
  • Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
  • Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
  • Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

Alahealth (My Care Alabama Central)
05.2020 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Charge Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center South
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Charge nurse on Labor and Delivery floor. Oversaw 10-12 patients per shift
  • Preceptor of new staff members. Taught policies and protocols based on patient need
  • Built rapport communication with patients and family members in an effort to deliver exceptional care
  • Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures accordingly
  • Ensured top-level care by focusing on patient safety and dignity
  • Oversaw activity and development of 20 nursing professionals
  • Established staff assignments based on facility needs
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams

Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center South
03.2015 - 01.2019
  • Provides direct patient care, assessment and evaluation of obstetrical patients
  • Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors
  • Pre-op, intra-op, PACU, and recovered patient's who underwent a cesarean section
  • Circulated surgeries and assisted MD's when appropriate
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of patients
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
  • Proficient in IV starts and maintenance
  • Follows policies and protocols according to patient's treatment
  • Proficient in titrating medications
  • Ensure HIPPA compliance

Education

High School Diploma -

Chilton County High School
Clanton, AL
05.2011

Associate Registered Nurse -

Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL
2014

Skills

  • Manages staff members
  • Task delegation
  • Patient-focused care
  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Trained in pre- , intra- and post-surgical care
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Organized
  • Works with minimal supervision
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Medical Procedure Preparation

Certification

  • BLS certified
  • AWHONN member

Timeline

School Nurse

Chilton Board of Education
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

Alahealth (My Care Alabama Central)
05.2020 - Current

Charge Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center South
05.2017 - 01.2019

Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center South
03.2015 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Chilton County High School

Associate Registered Nurse -

Southern Union State Community College

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