Keyla Layton
Honey Grove,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant student with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Aide
The Terrace At Denison
04.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Daycare Teacher
Little Ark Learning Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Ensures that children are safe and well behaved
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Makes sure daycare center is clean and organized.
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
Private Caregiver
Individual Client
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted disabled hospice client to support end of life care
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep hospice care team updated
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to hospice nurse and family members.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
General Laborer
Load Trail LLC
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
- Adhered to company policies, safety procedures, and performance standards.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
Patient Care Technician
Birchwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- 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
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- 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.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Cashier/Customer Service
Dollar General
03.2018 - 02.2019
- 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
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Education
GED -
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX10-2023
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Grayson College
Denison, TX02.2025
Skills
- Vitals Documentation
- Emotional Support
- Basic Math
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Honest and Dependable
- Computer technology
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Empathy
- Time Management
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Dietary Aide
The Terrace At Denison
04.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Little Ark Learning Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
Private Caregiver
Individual Client
08.2023 - 10.2023
General Laborer
Load Trail LLC
10.2021 - 02.2022
Patient Care Technician
Birchwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 08.2021
Cashier/Customer Service
Dollar General
03.2018 - 02.2019
GED -
Paris Junior College
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Grayson College
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