NATILIE KUYKENDALL
Plant City,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in various settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Lead/Triage -LPN
Womens Care
Lakeland, FL
12.2021 - Current
- Oversees initial and on-going training of clinical staff
- Assist the Clinical Manager in supervision of clinical staff
- Adheres to organization workflow, policies and guidelines
- Assist with the preparation of equipment and aid provider with treatment, examination and testing of patient
- Prepare and administer medication including injections and document medication as ordered by provider
- Educate patients by answering questions, provide patient with recommendations and instructions directed by provider
- Identify and evaluate OB/GYN patient needs by way of triage in- person, phone and e-message.
- Compliance with HIPPA rules, regulations and guidelines
- Participate in team activities and engaged on the Employee Care Committee.
- Assisted with recruitment and performance management processes for nursing staff.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Home Health LPN
Bayada
Tampa, FL
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Care for patient with TBI
- Care for patient with Tracheostomy
- Safely transfer patient from bed to wheelchair utilizing lifts
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical test results.
- Managed emergency situations promptly, according to established protocols.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs.
- Implemented patient-specific exercises and rehabilitation plans to improve mobility.
- Conducted risk assessments in home environments to ensure patient safety.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively, following agencies policies.
LPN
Solaris Healthcare
Plant City, FL
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Provide patient centered care to Geriatric patients in a Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation environment
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in a timely manner according to facility policy and LPN scope of practice
- Educate resident and family on new orders received by Physician
- Locate and use emergency equipment when necessary
- Identify changes in skin condition and follow facility protocol
- Accurately chart progress notes which reflects the care administered and effect of the care on patient
- Remain compliant with facility continuing education
- Protect patient information by complying with HIPPA
- Perform admissions assessment and paperwork associated with incoming patient.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed wound care, including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications, and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Independent Sales representative/ District CIT
Aflac
Tampa, FL
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Responsible for training and development of new agents
- Achieved monthly sales goal set forth by the district
- Recipient of multiple sales awards
- Consulted with business owners and HR directors on their benefit package
- Provide solutions to healthcare challenges business owners are facing
- Follow up with business owners and HR directors
- Use product knowledge to guide employers and policyholders in their decision.
Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Jersey College School of Nursing
CPR, BLS -
American Heart Association
Network System Administration -
ITT Technical institute
Skills
- OB/GYN
- Geriatric
- BLS/CPR
- Foley care
- Tracheostomy Care
- G-tube care
- IV Certified
- Patient Care Coordination
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Direct Patient Care
- Training and Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Fluent in English, French and Spanish
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Excel, Matrix Care, Sigma Care, Alyacare, eClinicalWorks
Volunteer Experience
St. Clement Catholic Church, 2015, present, Cathechist, Prepare a classroom of elementary school children for their First Communion and Confirmation
Certification
- Active FL LPN license
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
French
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Clinical Lead 2024
Timeline
Clinical Lead/Triage -LPN
Womens Care
12.2021 - Current
Home Health LPN
Bayada
06.2020 - 12.2021
LPN
Solaris Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2020
Independent Sales representative/ District CIT
Aflac
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Active FL LPN license
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Jersey College School of Nursing
CPR, BLS -
American Heart Association
Network System Administration -
ITT Technical institute
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