Kyla Combs
Conway
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
IDR health-
Russellville
08.2024 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
Bryant
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, policies and standards of care.
REGISTERED NURSE
Arkansas Hospice
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Provide care, comfort, and support to clients navigating the difficult time at the end of their lives
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
REGISTERED NURSE
Howard Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Provide complete patient care for both Patient Care Unit and ICU
- Perform assessments; provided intravenous therapy; complex wound care; monitor various drainage devices, etc
- Collaborate daily with physicians and health care team to achieve optimum patient care while establishing strong relations with physicians built on trust and knowledge of patient care by demonstrating ability in manage critical situations and making care-based decisions
REGISTERED NURSE
Elite Home Health
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Continuing care in home setting, reconcile medications, provide wound care, act as a liaison between patient and doctors while changing plan of care as needed, providing patient education, draw labs, administer IV medications, while performing admissions, discharges, and re-certification for patients
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
ST.VINCENT CANCER CENTER
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Reconcile medications, provide wound care, act as a liaison between patient and doctors while changing plan of care as needed, providing patient education, draw labs, administer IV medications, while performing admissions, discharges, and re-certification for patients
Education
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - NURSING
Cossatot Community College
12.2018
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Cossatot Community College
06.2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care plan implementation
- Critical thinking
- Team training
- Community resource referral
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Care planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Arkansas, R108585, 09/01/26
- BLS Certified
References
- Jenny James, Supervisor, 8705572721
- Skip Felix Bell, Supervisor, 9032771727
Timeline
Registered Nurse
IDR health-
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
ProLink Healthcare
01.2024 - 08.2024
REGISTERED NURSE
Arkansas Hospice
09.2022 - 01.2024
REGISTERED NURSE
Howard Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Elite Home Health
05.2017 - 12.2020
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
ST.VINCENT CANCER CENTER
10.2016 - 05.2017
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - NURSING
Cossatot Community College
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Cossatot Community College