KAYLA C. KISKIS, LPN
Kingsville,MD
Summary
Proficient and caring LPN with over 3 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN - Agency LPN School Nurse
American Medical Staffing
Harford County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Provides students with direct care of injuries and acute illness utilizing the nursing process.
- Administers medications and health care treatments.
- Documents nursing assessment and treatment of each student seen in health suite.
- Notifies parents of accidents and illness.
- Promotes a positive school culture by fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff regarding health-related matters.
LPN
Oak Crest Village Senior Living Community
Parkville, MD
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Administer medications and injections to patients.
- Assess patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and record in electronic medical records.
- Care for wounds and provide treatments.
- Evaluate patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Deliver updates in patient status to physician and record changes in medical records.
- Provide patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SpiriTrust Lutheran
Shrewsbury, PA
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Waitress
Seven Sports Bar and Grille
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Worked as a team member with other restaurant professionals to ensure satisfied customers.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Office Administrator
Irwin Reporting & Video, LLC
05.2011 - 08.2017
- Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargebacks, discrepancies and reconciliations.
- Prepared payroll.
- Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office supplies.
- Managed calendar and coordinated meetings.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail.
- Responsible for sending correspondence to clients.
- Interfaced with outside companies.
- Performed legal transcription.
- Maintained open communication with customers to foster positive relations and provide updates on issues.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Lancaster, PA12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Human Communication Studies
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05.2013
High School Diploma -
Susquehannock High School
Glen Rock, PA06.2009
Skills
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care & Advocacy
- Time Management
- Wound Care
Certification
Licensed Practical Nursing - License #LP57278
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association
Timeline
LPN - Agency LPN School Nurse
American Medical Staffing
01.2024 - Current
LPN
Oak Crest Village Senior Living Community
10.2023 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
SpiriTrust Lutheran
11.2020 - 03.2023
Waitress
Seven Sports Bar and Grille
09.2017 - 09.2020
Office Administrator
Irwin Reporting & Video, LLC
05.2011 - 08.2017
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Human Communication Studies
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Susquehannock High School