Kyra Nichols
Spring,TX
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Willis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Willis, Texas
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapy And Beyond
Conroe , TX
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors for students while providing feedback when necessary.
- Contacted patients' relatives to coordinate family visits and conferences.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Administered oral medications following physician's prescriptions and instructions.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
Spring, TX
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Lone Star College
Houston, TX05-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Basic health education
- Wound care
- Medical charting
- Infection control
- Patient communication
- Data tracking
- Team collaboration
- Bed preparation
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Qualified in patient transport
- Physical therapy support
- Feeding assistance specialist
- Patient assistance
- Professional bedside manner
- Catheter care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Infection prevention
- High level of autonomy
- Active listening
- Emergency response
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Willis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapy And Beyond
09.2020 - 11.2022
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
06.2018 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Lone Star College