Kayla Wilkinson
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
Results-driven supervisor specializing in conflict resolution to improve team dynamics and productivity. Extensive experience leading diverse teams to achieve exceptional outcomes. Proven leadership skills combined with strategic oversight in various work environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Pharmacy Nursing
AON Pharmacy
Fort Myers, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring adherence to regulations and enhancing operational integrity.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy staff on best practices, improving knowledge retention and service quality.
- Implemented workflow improvements to increase efficiency in service delivery.
- Monitored employee productivity to deliver constructive feedback and coaching.
- Fostered motivating work environment, contributing to increased team morale and collaboration.
- Maintained accurate records of prescriptions and patient information systems.
Pharmacy Nurse Specialist
AON Pharmacy
Fort Myers, Florida
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Assessed patient health status and monitored medication effectiveness regularly.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions by collecting clinical data from multiple sources and assessing outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition changes and applied critical thinking to identify necessary interventions.
- Analyzed laboratory results, imaging studies, vital signs trends, medication side effects and interactions to identify potential problems or deviations from expected outcomes.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Resolved patient issues with knowledgeable and friendly service to enhance overall customer satisfaction.
Lead Nurse
CHI Cancer Center/ Genesis Cancer Center/ American Oncology Network
Hot Springs, Arkansas
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality cancer treatment and support services.
- Oversaw day-to-day unit activities, including shift assignments and workload distribution, to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Educated patients on their treatment plan prior to initiating therapy.
- Performed regular assessments of patients' physical condition using accepted criteria for determining changes in health status.
- Reviewed patient charts to assess and enhance treatment effectiveness and safety.
- Evaluated patient outcomes data trends from multiple sources, including EMRs and billing systems, to inform care strategies.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare teams.
- Monitored inventory levels of infusion supplies and equipment.
Registered Nurse / Chemotherapy administration
Kota Cancer Clinic
Hot Springs, Arkansas
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy agents, supportive care medications, hydration therapy and blood products.
- Administered chemotherapy and medication to patients, ensuring comfort and emotional support during treatment.
- Educated and counseled patients on treatment plans and medication side effects, promoting informed decision-making.
- Reviewed medication orders for appropriateness prior to administration.
- Trained new nursing staff on clinic protocols and best practices to enhance patient care and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Reviewed and processed prior authorization requests for medical services.
Registered Nurse Oncology Medicine
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patients for adverse reactions and side effects to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Monitored patient vital signs and communicated critical changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in emergency response situations and provided critical care support.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly and accurately assess clinical situations, facilitating prompt decision-making.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State- Three Rivers
Malvern, AR12-2013
Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing
National Park Community College
Hot Springs, AR06-2012
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Prime and Asembia proficiency
- Onco EMR proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Quality improvement
- Staff supervision and development
- Critical lab interpretation
- Patient education and assessment
- Symptom management
- Oral chemotherapy management
- IV chemotherapy mixing
- IV insertion
- Infusaport access
Licensure Certification
- RN license- Arkansas multistate expires 02/2028
- RN license- District of Colombia expires 06/2026
- RN license- Michigan expires 06/2026
- RN license- Nevada expires 08/2026
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Supervisor Pharmacy Nursing
AON Pharmacy
07.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Nurse Specialist
AON Pharmacy
09.2019 - 07.2024
Lead Nurse
CHI Cancer Center/ Genesis Cancer Center/ American Oncology Network
11.2016 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse / Chemotherapy administration
Kota Cancer Clinic
01.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse Oncology Medicine
CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State- Three Rivers
Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing
National Park Community College