Kaylan Walton
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Adept and compassionate Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Lubbock State Supported Living Center, I excel in ADL support and team collaboration. Leveraging strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence, I have significantly enhanced patient care quality. My ability to learn swiftly and manage time effectively ensures superior service delivery in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Lubbock State Supported Living Center
Lubbock, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
CNA
Lakeside Rehabilitation Center
Lubbock, TX
08.2018 - 10.2023
- Delivered high-quality patient care, ensuring physical support.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Certified Lube Tech, Vehicle Inspector
Take 5 Oil Change
Lubbock, Tx
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Expert in conducting swift oil changes and lubrication services for vehicles.
- Facilitated onboarding of recruits through comprehensive training.
- Completed vehicle inspections to verify compliance with standards and regulations and prevented use of vehicles with extreme safety concerns or violations.
CNA
Apex Healthcare Workforce
Lubbock, TX
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide exceptional patient care, offering physical support and assisting with daily living needs
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Travel CNA
Krucial Staffing Agency
New Orleans, LA
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Provide exceptional patient care, offering physical support and assisting with daily living needs during the aftermath of a hurricane
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Implemented infection control procedures when caring for multiple patients at once.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Cashier
Amigos
Lubbock, TX
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Handled financial transactions, processed payments, issued receipts, and offered friendly efficient customer service
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
Education
Diploma -
Estacado HS
Lubbock, TX05-2018
Skills
- Self Motivated
- Hard Working
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Great Communicator
- ADL support
- Social skills development
- Problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- First aid and CPR
- Problem Solver
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aide (Texas, Maine, New Mexico, Colorado)
- Business in Management
- BLS
- Forklift Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Inflatable 5k Run
- Irvin Elementary Play Day
- LCU Freshman Move In
- Animal Shelter
Awards
- Academic All State
- Presidential Award For Outstanding Excellence
- High Honors
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Lubbock State Supported Living Center
03.2024 - Current
Certified Lube Tech, Vehicle Inspector
Take 5 Oil Change
03.2023 - 07.2023
CNA
Apex Healthcare Workforce
07.2022 - 05.2023
Travel CNA
Krucial Staffing Agency
09.2021 - 10.2021
CNA
Lakeside Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 10.2023
Cashier
Amigos
07.2016 - 11.2017
Diploma -
Estacado HS
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