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Kayli Lanam

Newton

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
05.2025 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Supported needs of 40+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Marian Home
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Kitchen Manager

OPAA! Food Management
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

Assistant Manager

Fourteen Foods, Dairy Queen
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
12-2026

Skills

  • Observing responses

  • Infection control procedures

  • Patient-focused care

  • Documenting behaviors

  • Vital sign recording

  • Collecting specimens

  • Care plan implementation

  • Adaptable

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
05.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Marian Home
01.2025 - 07.2025

Kitchen Manager

OPAA! Food Management
07.2023 - 01.2025

Assistant Manager

Fourteen Foods, Dairy Queen
03.2020 - 07.2023

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Iowa Central Community College

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