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Kaylen JENKINS

Gretna,Louisiana

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with experience, offering comprehensive patient care to patients in acute care environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and maintain patient safety.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse

Tulane Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Communicated with patients, family members and interprofessional team to provide safe, individualized care.
  • Provided and maintained a safe environment for mentally altered patients.

Patient Care Technician

West Jefferson Medical Center
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Medical-Surgical unit, 24 beds
  • Provided care for 7-10 patients per every 12-hour shift and worked quickly and efficiently.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • My duties include bathing, feeding, ambulating and turning patients while communicating with nurses about patient requests and necessities.

Biology/Chemistry Tutor

Learning Center
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Tutored Biology, Chemistry and a Nursing course; Nursing 104.
  • Maintained records of student progress and lab completions, using Microsoft excel.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
  • Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
  • Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.

Sanitary Technician

Jani King
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Cleaned commercial buildings in Laplace, New Orleans, Jefferson and Metairie in a timely and effective manner.
  • Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
  • Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
  • Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Haynes Academy For Advanced Studies
Metairie, LA
05.2016

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • Sterilization Techniques
  • Infection Prevention
  • Patient Education
  • Specimen Collection
  • Adaptable

Additional Information

  • Awards: Academic Excellence award from the Black Faculty and Staff Association (2016-2021).
  • President’s List: 2016-2018
  • Dean’s List: 2018-2019

Certification

  • Multistate Registered Nurse License
  • ALS
  • BLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification
  • Crisis Institute Training (CPI) Certification

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Tulane Medical Center
01.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

West Jefferson Medical Center
06.2020 - 12.2021

Biology/Chemistry Tutor

Learning Center
01.2018 - 05.2019

Sanitary Technician

Jani King
06.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

High School Diploma -

Haynes Academy For Advanced Studies

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