Kayleigh Atkins
Laurel,MS
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with hands-on experience in providing exceptional patient care. Certified nurse aid with 2 year of experience assisting in patient activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring the comfort and safety of patients in fast-paced health settings. proven ability to collaborate effectively with nursing staff, patients, and families to support treatment plans and promote a healing environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Intern I
Baptist Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
- Assisting in performing vital signs and reporting findings to nursing staff.
- Providing basic patient care, including hygiene assistance, feeding, mobility support, and comfort measures
- Monitoring and documenting patient progress, including changes in condition, treatment responses, and vital signs.
- Assisting with the wound care, dressing changes, and other minor medical tasks.
- Ensuring patient safety and comfort through attentive care and regular check-ins.
Nurse Extern
Baptist Medical Center
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in performing patient assessments, including collecting vital signs, patient histories, and reporting findings to senior nursing staff.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments under the supervision of registered nurses
- observed and assisted in various medical procedures and treatments, gaining hands-on experience in clinical settings.
- Supported the delivery of patient education on topics, such as disease prevention, self-care, and post-discharge instructions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Care Nursing Center
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transfers, and ambulation, ensuring safety and comfort during movement,
- Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining patient dignity and privacy.
- Assisted with feeding and nutritional support, ensuring patients' dietary needs were met.
Certified Trainer & Coach
Raising Cane's
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job-specific tasks, ensuring understood the Raising Cane's culture and service standards.
- Monitored trainee performance, providing constructive feedback and support to ensure successful completion of training objectives
- Conducted on the job training for new hires, including cooking, food safety, customer service, cash handling, and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2026
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School
Laurel, MS05-2022
Skills
- Team collaboration with healthcare staff
- Compassion and empathy
- Proficient in Epic systems for patient charting, medication documentation, and care plan updates
- Basic life support
Timeline
Nursing Intern I
Baptist Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern
Baptist Medical Center
05.2025 - 07.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Care Nursing Center
07.2023 - 08.2024
Certified Trainer & Coach
Raising Cane's
04.2021 - 01.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Alcorn State University
High School Diploma -
West Jones High School