Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP
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Kyla Young

Kyla Young

Shelby,NC

Summary

Professional with significant experience in emergency care, adept at handling high-pressure situations with precision and efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing conditions. Skilled in patient assessment, critical decision-making, and advanced life support, with compassionate approach that ensures optimal patient outcomes. Valued for reliability, adaptability, and proactive attitude in fast-paced environments.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Emergency Department

CaroMont Health
11.2024 - Current
  • Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
  • Consistently exceeded performance metrics related to quality of care delivery, time management, and customer service within the emergency department.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and overall Emergency Department efficiency.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering exceptional nursing care in a busy 24/7 Emergency Department setting.
  • Participated in ongoing education programs to maintain knowledge of best practices for emergency nursing care.

Travel Nurse

Healthcare Trust, Aya
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.

RN

Atrium Health Cleveland - Endoscopy
10.2021 - 02.2024
  • Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

RN

Atrium Health Kings Mountain
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Collects data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation. Analyzes the assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues. Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers. Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. I am one of the charge nurses on the unit and orient other staff members. I perform nursing duties in a safe and ethical environment.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

NA II

Levine Children's Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2018
  • Float throughout the children’s hospital as secretary, healthcare tech, or sitter. As secretary and healthcare tech, communicate with physicians and nurses, answer phone calls and call bell, perform vital signs, weigh, assist with performing personal hygiene
  • 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.

NA I

Carolinas Healthcare - Kings Mountain
11.2012 - 04.2016
  • As secretary, maintain relationship and communicate with each physician on the floor. Make follow-up appointments, fax information to appropriate designation for patient care, worked with charge nurse to assist in tasks needed to be done, answer call bell. As a CNA I, collect fingerstick blood glucose, assisted with activities of daily living, measured vital signs

NA I

Peak Resources - Shelby
01.2011 - 10.2013
  • Helped residents perform activities of daily living, set up dining room, applied splints and equipment for certain residents as needed, helped residents take showers and get dressed, assisted with toileting and bathroom needs

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

Gaston College
Dallas, NC
05-2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Shelby High School
Shelby, NC

Skills

  • Triage assessment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Airway management
  • IV insertion
  • EKG interpretation
  • Patient stabilization
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • BLS-Basic Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • NIHS certified
  • CPI certified

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • Labor & Delivery: The Birth Place at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC
  • Pediatrics: Levine Children’s Hospital, Charlotte, NC
  • Medical Surgical: CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC and Carolinas Healthcare Systems- Cleveland
  • Mental Health/psychiatric: Behavioral Health at CHS-Kings Mountain, NC
  • Geriatrics: Peak Resources- Cherryville, Cherryville, NC
  • 144 hours of preceptorship: completed by May 2018

LEADERSHIP

Nursing class Treasurer

Timeline

RN, Emergency Department

CaroMont Health
11.2024 - Current

Travel Nurse

Healthcare Trust, Aya
02.2024 - 11.2024

RN

Atrium Health Cleveland - Endoscopy
10.2021 - 02.2024

RN

Atrium Health Kings Mountain
08.2018 - 10.2021

NA II

Levine Children's Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2018

NA I

Carolinas Healthcare - Kings Mountain
11.2012 - 04.2016

NA I

Peak Resources - Shelby
01.2011 - 10.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Shelby High School

Associate Degree - Nursing

Gaston College

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