Kayla Yager
Anderson,SC
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record, excelling in patient care and emergency support. Expert in venipuncture and emergency procedures, complemented by exceptional bedside manner and teamwork abilities. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and safety through meticulous adherence to protocols and standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Grifols Biomat USA
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed successful venipunctures and finger sticks for donors.
- Collected blood using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Educated donors on proper pre and post donation care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture minimizing discomfort for donors.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
Rehabilitation Technician/Patient Care Technician
Anmed Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and charting intake and outtake information in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds and answering call lights.
- Transported patients to and from therapy appointments, assisting with bed transfers.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment to enhance patient safety and comfort.
Emergency Department Technician
AnMed Health Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in life-saving procedures, working alongside medical staff to provide optimal care.
- Prepared patients for surgery or further diagnostic testing by inserting IV lines and foley catheters as required.
- Performed diagnostic tests and imaging studies, contributing to more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Anderson University
Anderson, SC05.2024
High School Diploma -
Wren High School
Piedmont, SC05.2020
Skills
- BLS Certified
- EKG Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- Venipuncture
- Basic Patient Care
- Emergency Medical Care
- Bedside Manner
- Communication
- Teamwork
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician
AnMed Health Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician/Patient Care Technician
Anmed Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Grifols Biomat USA
07.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Anderson University
High School Diploma -
Wren High School
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