Kayla Sexton
Goshen,AL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of diverse experience in acute care, oncology, and leadership roles within intensive care units, medical-surgical, and hematology-oncology settings. Expertise in coordinating complex patient care, remote patient monitoring, and driving process improvements to enhance healthcare delivery. Ability to multitask effectively while prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Proficient in telehealth assessments, utilization review, patient education, EMR documentation, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Prepared to leverage extensive skills and knowledge in remote nursing positions focused on case management, telehealth services, and utilization review initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Troy Hematology and Oncology Clinic
Troy Regional Medical Center
Troy, AL
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments follow proper guidelines, such as National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).
- Monitoring patients remotely via telehealth, perform assessments, and manage side effects.
- Facilitating referrals, patient education, and support navigation of treatment plans.
- Document patient interactions, procedures, and treatment plans accurately in EMR systems.
- Providing emotional support and education for patients and families.
- Manage wide range of complex patients via telehealth, reducing ER visits and improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborating with patients regarding home needs and providing clinical support such as home health and durable medical equipment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, managing expectations and improving compliance.
- Streamline patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving overall patient satisfaction.
- Streamline patient visits while incorporating laboratory patients only, increasing patient load by 20% by utilizing time management skills.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety protocols across departments.
- Manage complex case loads while maintaining high standards of care and documentation accuracy.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Remotely conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provide support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Director of Troy Regional Cancer Center
Troy Regional Medical Center
Troy, AL
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Directed operations of the infusion and oncology center, including staff supervision, workflow optimization, and patient safety initiatives.
- Provided direct patient care from diagnosis through treatment, including chemotherapy administration, infusion monitoring, and patient education.
- Implement strategies to improve quality metrics, care coordination, and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for policy development and operational improvements.
- Review evidence-based practices with protocols to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, side effects, providing emotional support, along with resources for patients and families, continued monitoring of laboratory values with treatment protocols, and ensuring patient safety throughout.
- Improved patient workflow by increasing patient workload by 60% within the first year of clinical operation.
- Implement patient satisfaction of 98% positive rate.
- Implement and utilize processes and policies to maintain patient safety and exposure during a global pandemic.
- Directed quality improvement projects, achieving compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Oversaw departmental budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices across the organization.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Developed policies and procedures that aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process improvements and operational enhancements.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Detox, House Supervisor
Troy Regional Medical Center
Troy, AL
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Provided high-acuity care in ICU, medical-surgical, and detox units; floated across units as needed. Supervised staff and managed daily operations as House Supervisor.
- Assist with the development of oncology department policies and coordinated complex patient care plans.
- Conduct patient assessments, vital monitoring, medication administration, and education.
- Orient new employees and aided in helping nursing students.
- Work closely with a variety of team members to ensure the appropriate care for patients such as special discharge planning, in-patient rehab, or the need for home health setup.
Registered Nurse, Medical Floor
Bullock County Hospital
Union Springs, AL
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Provide direct quality care to patients including monitoring each patient daily for laboratory changes, recording vital sign and additional information, medication administration, patient education.
- Coordinate with patient care for home health and evaluate any medical equipment needs.
- Delegate tasks to LPNs and patient care technicians under scope of practice.
- Conducted thorough assessments, documenting vital signs and health histories to inform treatment decisions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and follow-up care procedures.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, analyzing outcomes to enhance service delivery standards.
- Streamlined workflow in the unit by implementing efficient organization and prioritization techniques.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric Department
Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates
Troy, AL
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Conducted well-child and sick visits, assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health history. Review current conditions and medications, assessments, obtained cultures and specimens, reporting results to providers in a timely manner.
- Obtain consents for vaccinations as well as educating the patient and parents on disorders and medications.
- Rotated through the urgent care unit as needed.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, AL12.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Opp, AL05.2014
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Opp, AL12.2012
Associate in Science -
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL12.2010
Skills
- Interdisciplinary care management
- Telehealth patient assessment
- Clinical utilization review
- Certification to Administer Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy
- Team leadership
- Compassion and empathy
- Electronic medical record documentation
- Conducting Prior Authorizations
- Effective organization skills
- Patient medication oversight
- Quality assurance in care
- Process optimization
- Clinical judgment skills
- Patient-centered treatment design
Certification
- Basic Life Support- expiration June 2027
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Administration Certification- Expiration 12/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Troy Hematology and Oncology Clinic
Troy Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Director of Troy Regional Cancer Center
Troy Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Detox, House Supervisor
Troy Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical Floor
Bullock County Hospital
06.2014 - 11.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse, Pediatric Department
Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates
02.2013 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Troy University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Associate in Science -
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College