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KAYLEN KIRKLAND

Lenox,GA

Summary

Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over three years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature. While also being a well versed daycare teacher that is dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. I am also CPR certified through the American Red Cross and have my Basic Life Support certifications as well.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Teacher

First Choice Preparatory Academy
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Cashier

Magnolia Plantation
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.

Patient Care Technician

All Care Home Health Inc.
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • 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.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
  • Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.

Patient Care Technician

SouthWell Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • 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.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Pallet Jack Operator

Orgill Distribution
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Performed loading and unloading duties to move items from delivery trucks and shipping containers.
  • Scanned boxes and tagging stock with warehouse labels.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Prepared boxes of [Products] and stacked pallets.
  • Transported products with electric pallet jack to prepare for shipping.
  • Delivered products to correct dock area and shrink-wrapped palletized orders.
  • Conducted pre-shift safety inspection on material-handling equipment and notified supervisor of deficiencies.
  • Utilized production schedules and shipping orders to track materials from designated areas throughout facility.

Cashier/Customer Service Associate/Stocker

Magnolia Plantation
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tift County High School
Tifton, GA
05.2019

Skills

  • Well Control
  • Infant Care
  • Childcare Management Software Programs
  • Exceptional Organizational Skills
  • Child Nutrition
  • Classroom Observation
  • Patient Transporting
  • Patient Positioning Understanding
  • Culturally Competent Care
  • Prioritizing Patients
  • Patient Safety
  • Medical Triage

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

First Choice Preparatory Academy
03.2022 - 07.2022

Patient Care Technician

All Care Home Health Inc.
07.2021 - 02.2022

Patient Care Technician

SouthWell Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2021

Cashier

Magnolia Plantation
02.2021 - 05.2022

Pallet Jack Operator

Orgill Distribution
01.2020 - 03.2021

Cashier/Customer Service Associate/Stocker

Magnolia Plantation
06.2016 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Tift County High School

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