Kayla Smith
Brecksville,OH
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Danbury Senior Living
Brecksville, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
Cleveland, OH
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Provided high-quality customer service in fast-paced service environment
- Created schedules to ensure the team was fully staffed to be the most productive
- Used time management skills to assist in running a productive shift
- Excelled in management and leadership courses.
- Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
Resident Companion
Danbury Senior Living
Brecksville, OH
01.2020 - 2022
- Collaborated with nursing and therapy teams to ensure patient care
- Assisted patients with daily activities including obtaining vital signs
- Encouraged and supported patients through the recovery process
- Helped create a safe and stimulating environment for dementia patients.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Stautzenberger College
07.2023
Skills
- Thorough knowledge and assessment of body systems and functions
- Aware of safe oral, enteral, parenteral, and percutaneous administration of medications and their pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in the human body
- Competent level of clinical judgement in relation to patient care
- Accomplished in infection control: aseptic and sterile techniques, indwelling catheter care, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, tracheostomy care and suctioning, enteral tube feeding care, ambulation assistance, wound care, pain management, and glucose monitoring
- Practiced in emergency response preparedness
- Proficient in precise electronic health record charting and accurate data collection
- Understanding of mental health care including nursing care, interventions, and patient teaching
- Versed in nursing care of women throughout maternity and in women's health issues
- Ability to educate patient and family members from diverse groups
- Capable of implementing, evaluating, and revising individualized patient care plans
- Task Delegation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Companionship
- Relationship Building
Certification
- NCLEX-PN, 08/19/23
- CPR BLS, Expires, 12/2025
Timeline
LPN
Danbury Senior Living
08.2023 - Current
Resident Companion
Danbury Senior Living
01.2020 - 2022
Shift Manager
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2019
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Stautzenberger College
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