KYRA GAUSE
Savoy,IL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with over 6 years of hands-on experience in acute and inpatient care across medical-surgical, pediatric intensive care, and military settings. Expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and clinical support in fast-paced environments. Aiming to leverage clinical skills and commitment to patient-centered care as an Emergency Room Technician in a high-performing emergency department.
Overview
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1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dell Children's Hospital
Austin, TX
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with activities of daily living and monitored vital signs while managing IVs and NG tubes to ensure patient safety and well-being
- Oversaw delivery of direct patient care for critically ill pediatric patients in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), focusing on hygiene, mobility, vital signs, transport, and bedside assistance. Collaborated with healthcare teams in responding to crash and life-flighted patients, enhancing understanding of rural versus urban healthcare challenges. Drove improvements in patient continuity of care through proactive engagement and support during critical interventions.
Command Fitness Leader
United States Navy, NMRTC San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.2026 - 09.2026
- Achieved a 98% command pass rate by delivering over 160 hours of support for physical readiness testing and body composition assessments. Managed a team of 147 assistant command fitness leaders to ensure compliance with Navy fitness standards and coordinated assessment schedules. Promoted accountability and healthy lifestyle habits for 124 fitness enhancement program participants through strategic guidance and mentorship.
Command Master Chief Executive Assistant
United States Navy, NMRTC San Diego
San Diego, CA
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Successfully processed 578 items of correspondence, enhancing support for 13 senior enlisted leaders and 3000 sailors. Streamlined administrative coordination and communication within the command triad, improving workflow efficiency. Achieved seamless transportation movements for leadership and distinguished visitors by supervising four sailors and managing two command vehicles valued at $60,000.
- Ensured compliance with confidentiality, security, and records-management standards while handling sensitive information.
- Managed a team of 4 command ombudsmen to ensure timely support services for 22 service members and their families.
Hospital Corpsman - Perinatal Specialty Care Unit
United States Navy, NMRTC San Diego
San Diego, CA
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Under registered nurse supervision, monitored maternal and neonatal vital signs, completed 189 newborn hearing screenings, and provided critical clinical support during 3 postpartum hemorrhages and 7 neonatal resuscitations, including real-time documentation and assistance with emergency interventions.
- Received specialized one-on-one training in breastfeeding support, allowing for the delivery of individualized, evidence-based care to mothers and newborns, including latch assistance, education on milk production, and interpretation of newborn feeding cues.
- Managed daily assignments for a team of 27 clinical technicians, facilitating high-acuity patient care in collaboration with 42 nurses and 6 pediatricians.
Hospital Corpsman - Brigade Medical Unit
United States Navy
Annapolis, MD
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Directed documentation for 1,200+ patient encounters and triage operations to prioritize care based on acuity. Coordinated with 10 providers to manage medication distribution and issue clinical chits per guidelines.
- Collected 1,200+ COVID-19 swabs and 658 blood draws, ensuring timely processing of 83 diagnostic samples through laboratory equipment.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Huntsville, TX
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Collaborated daily with a multidisciplinary care team, including 4 registered nurses, to promote patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
- Provided direct patient care on a 20-bed medical floor and correctional care unit, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, vital signs, and bedside support.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-2025
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San Diego Community College District
San Diego, CA04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
American Military University
Charles Town, WV12-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Blinn College
Bryan, TX08-2021
Skills
- Immunization & Medication Administration
- Patient Care Techniques
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Comfort Strategies
- Basic life support
- Pain Management Techniques
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
- Complex Problem-solving
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (12/19/2024) - Awarded for professional excellence in responding to a Code Purple and assisting with an emergency birth in a parking lot, contributing to the safe delivery of a child under high-pressure and unconventional circumstances.
- Flag Letter of Commendation (01/15/2024) - Awarded for exemplary leadership and initiative while supporting patient care operations in the Perinatal Specialty Care Unit.
- Flag Letter of Commendation (10/10/2022) - Awarded for superior performance as a General Duty Corpsman, supporting 10 providers in delivering care to over 2,500 midshipmen and staff through 7,065 patient encounters. Provided medical support during high-risk training events and administered vaccines and labs for 1,189 incoming midshipmen.
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Expires 2028
Timeline
Command Fitness Leader
United States Navy, NMRTC San Diego
01.2026 - 09.2026
Command Master Chief Executive Assistant
United States Navy, NMRTC San Diego
10.2024 - 09.2025
Hospital Corpsman - Perinatal Specialty Care Unit
United States Navy, NMRTC San Diego
11.2022 - 10.2024
Hospital Corpsman - Brigade Medical Unit
United States Navy
05.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dell Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Blinn College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
American Military University
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San Diego Community College District
Master of Public Health -
Texas Tech University