KAYLEE CARR
Talladega
Summary
Professional nurse with strong background in hospice care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and pain management. Known for team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings. Reliable and focused on delivering compassionate care and achieving patient-centered outcomes.
Healthcare professional adept in emergency care with focus on delivering patient-centered outcomes. History of impactful contributions to patient stabilization and care coordination. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring seamless operations in dynamic healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Clerk
Clay County Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Received, answered and responded to telephone calls.
- Scheduled x-rays and lab work for patients.
- Obtained payments directly from patients or through insurance reimbursement by completing and filing forms.
- Transmitted medical records and correspondence on behalf of patients and practitioners.
- Managed registration desk by answering telephones and greeting incoming patients.
- Checked patients in and out of appointments.
- Coordinated patient appointments and hospital admissions.
- Updated patient medical records with direct intake information and transcribed practitioner messages.
- Completed insurance claim forms or other required paperwork.
- Met bookkeeping needs by tracking aging balances, pursuing collections and sending statements.
- Greeted visitors and communicated to assess needs and provide direction.
- Compiled medical reports covering specific patient or general office data.
- Collected patient copays and balances.
- Greeted patients and visitors to determine needs and direct accordingly.
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies, and procedures to maximize safety, security, and overall trust in organization and employees.
Nursing Technician
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Monitored, documented, and communicated changes in vital signs to stay current on patient condition.
- Boosted care effectiveness by developing solid relationships with families, nursing staff, and physicians.
- Assisted with special procedures and tests.
- Improved recovery of surgical patients through diligent ambulation support and careful monitoring.
- Supported patient dignity when helping with personal care, assisting with mobility, and completing examinations.
- Documented care actions and vitals in company software.
- Upheld exceptional standards for patient care and information protection.
- Helped with laboratory testing by collecting, packaging, and transporting biological samples.
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every 2 hours.
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support.
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks.
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
- Positioned or held patients in position for surgical preparations.
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues.
- Kept patients comfortable with clean linens and well-stocked rooms.
- Minimized infection risk to staff and patients, cleaning and sanitizing rooms, equipment and tools.
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support.
Registered Nurse
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and implement appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Advocated for patients' rights, ensuring a compassionate approach to healthcare delivery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
02.2025 - Current
- Developed personalized care plans to meet individual patient needs and preferences.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options and available support services.
- Reviewed medication regimens for safety and efficacy, implementing changes as necessary.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in case management workflows.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and responses to care.
- Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
- Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Promoted an environment conducive to open communication among staff members regarding complex cases or challenging situations.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans accordingly for best possible outcomes.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities resulting in better understanding advancements in palliative medicine.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2022
Skills
- ADL management
- Patient ambulation
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Written communication
- Time management
- Trained in CPR
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Hospice
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
06.2022 - 02.2025
Nursing Technician
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2021
Outpatient Clerk
Clay County Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2019
Associates in Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College