- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Volunteer Travel
- Youth Development Programs
- Music
- Yoga
- Reading
- Road Trips
- Running
Kayla Watts
Strongsville,OH
Summary
Professional with strong experience in patient care, adept at supporting healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and reliability in high-pressure environments. Competent in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and documentation. Focused on collaborative efforts to meet and exceed care standards.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
State Tested Nursing Aide
Falling Water Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Trained new aides on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
- Contributed towards an organized work setting by maintaining clean, sanitary conditions within patient rooms and common areas.
- Exhibited strong teamwork skills through collaborating effectively with colleagues from various departments within the healthcare facility.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, fostering a positive environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and respectful care to all individuals.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Divine Healthcare Services Inc
2018 - 04.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Provided crisis intervention during high-stress situations, ensuring immediate support and stabilization of patients in distress.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
Correctional Officer
Lorain Correctional Institute
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Enforced facility regulations and maintained security protocols to ensure inmate safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify safety hazards or contraband.
- Monitored inmate behavior, intervening in conflicts and de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
- Documented incidents and prepared reports for management review, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Trained new officers on operational procedures and emergency response protocols to enhance team readiness.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Education
Associate of Science - Corrections
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH06-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Adaptable
- End-of-life care
Interests
Timeline
State Tested Nursing Aide
Falling Water Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Lorain Correctional Institute
04.2021 - 02.2023
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Divine Healthcare Services Inc
2018 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Corrections
Lorain County Community College