Kylie Taft-Jackson
Saline,MI
Summary
Empathetic healthcare professional with expertise in medication administration and patient monitoring. Committed to fostering collaborative environments and ensuring compliance with care protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Life Specialist
Clarendale
Ann Arbor, Michigan
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Documented patient care information accurately and timely.
- Delivered compassionate support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in patient rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans.
- Provided mobility assistance to patients using wheelchairs and walkers.
- Educated patients on health practices and wellness strategies effectively.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Emergency Medical Technician
Huron Valley Ambulance
Ann Arbor, Michigan
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in high-pressure situations.
- Assisted in transporting patients safely to medical facilities.
- Maintained and inspected medical equipment for operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members during critical incident responses.
- Documented patient information and treatment protocols accurately.
- Educated the public on basic first aid and emergency procedures.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals for seamless care transfer.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
- Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
92G Culinary Specialist
United States Army
Fort Lee, Virginia
09.2018 - 11.2023
- Prepared and cooked meals for soldiers in diverse environments.
- Managed inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen area.
- Trained junior culinary specialists on food preparation techniques.
- Operated kitchen equipment to ensure proper meal production.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food service operations.
- Implemented efficient cooking methods to enhance meal quality.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen area at all times.
- Disposed of expired foods properly according to health codes.
- Set up serving lines for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals according to Army regulations.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards by following proper sanitation procedures while handling food products.
- Trained new recruits on basic culinary skills such as knife handling, recipe reading and portion control.
- Monitored temperatures of food items during storage, preparation, cooking and holding periods.
- Worked cross-functionally with recipe development, operations and creative teams on implementation of new ingredients, menu timelines and product launches.
Medication Technician
Glacier Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained accurate records of test results and patient information.
- Administered medications to residents following established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patients for side effects and reported observations to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate medication records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on medication administration procedures and safety practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective patient care coordination.
- Organized medication cart and supplies for efficient daily operations.
- Educated residents about medication purposes and usage instructions during administration.
- Adhered to infection control practices while handling medications and supplies.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
Entrance Services
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PASkills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Healthcare collaboration
- Compliance management
- First aid training
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Emotional support provision
- Team collaboration
- Documentation management
- Emergency care
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient transport
- Problem solving
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resuscitation
- Multitasking and organization
- Ambulance driving
- Behavioral emergencies
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Spinal immobilization
- Pre-hospital care
- Compassion and empathy
- Medical terminology
- Critical decision-making skills
Accomplishments
Basic Training Completion
Sharpshooter
Sharpshooter
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other
Certification
Basic Life-Saving
Timeline
Quality Life Specialist
Clarendale
09.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Huron Valley Ambulance
04.2024 - 07.2024
Medication Technician
Glacier Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
92G Culinary Specialist
United States Army
09.2018 - 11.2023
Entrance Services
University of Michigan
02.2017 - 07.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Montgomery County Community College