Shakayla Taylor
Mount Olive,MS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hair Braider
Self Employed Services
Mount Olive , MS
02.2016 - Current
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during services.
- Analyzed customer's hair type prior to beginning a service in order to ensure best results.
- Developed creative new styles while incorporating traditional techniques.
- Cleaned and sanitized styling tools, equipment, and workstation between each client.
- Instructed clients on how to maintain and care for their braids.
- Applied extensions using various techniques such as weaving, box braiding, French twists, cornrows.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area at all times.
- Created unique hairstyles based on customer requests or special occasions.
- Washed and blow-dried clients' hair.
CNA
Boswell Regional Center
Magee, MS
05.2017 - 06.2024
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
ABA Technician
Will's Way
Hattiesburg, MS
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Instructed family members on how to implement behavior plans at home.
- Promoted positive behaviors through verbal praise and tangible rewards.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed during therapy sessions.
- Conducted assessments and observations to evaluate the progress of each client's plan.
- Supported clients' transition into new environments such as school or work settings.
- Treated and improved reading and academic skills and monitored fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality and job competence.
- Assembled, maintained and analyzed data gathered during student sessions, completed daily treatment logs and consistently submitted timely written and verbal progress reports.
Customer Service Representative
SaviLinx
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
- Conducted regular follow-up calls with customers after resolving their issues.
- Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that meet customer needs.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.
Travel CNA
Precision
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Documented all services rendered including mileage driven and time spent on each trip assignment accurately in accordance with agency policy guidelines.
- Maintained records of patients' vital signs and health care information.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens or tidying up rooms after a long day of travel.
- Implemented infection control procedures when caring for multiple patients at once.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or discomfort during travel.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS07-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS12-2022
High School Diploma -
Mount Olive Attendance Center
Mount Olive, MS05-2015
Skills
- Behavioral Health
- Compassionate Care
- Disease Prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification
- Braiding License
- LPN License
- ABA Tech certification
- CNA License
- IV Certification
- BLS Certification
- TB Certification
Timeline
ABA Technician
Will's Way
09.2022 - 02.2023
Customer Service Representative
SaviLinx
03.2021 - 02.2023
Travel CNA
Precision
01.2021 - 12.2022
CNA
Boswell Regional Center
05.2017 - 06.2024
Hair Braider
Self Employed Services
02.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Pearl River Community College
High School Diploma -
Mount Olive Attendance Center
- Braiding License
- LPN License
- ABA Tech certification
- CNA License
- IV Certification
- BLS Certification
- TB Certification
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