Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Kayla Smith

Fayette,AL

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

DCH Regional Medical Center
Fayette, AL
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly based on physician-prescribed instructions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.

LPN

Sunset Manor
Guin, AL
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.

CNA

Sunset Manor
Guin, AL
04.2018 - 12.2023
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Bevil State
Fayette, AL
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Marion County High School
Guin, AL
05-2014

Skills

  • Nursing Ethics
  • Compassionate Care
  • Medical Documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Medication Administration
  • Preventive Care
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Patient Intake
  • Samples collection
  • ADL Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization

Accomplishments

  • Deans List of Bevil 2022
  • Presidents List 2023

Certification

  • CNA
  • LPN

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LPN

DCH Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current

LPN

Sunset Manor
01.2024 - Current

CNA

Sunset Manor
04.2018 - 12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Bevil State

High School Diploma -

Marion County High School
Kayla Smith