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Vanessa Davis Kyles

Huntsville,AL

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional who has been in the nursing profession for 20+ years. I have worked as a correctional nurse , school nurse , lab assistant and the educational system giving me the knowledge of various functions and duties. I am seeking to increase the opportunity of learning new skills while becoming more affluent in the skills that i have obtained from various nursing position excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Known for compassionate communication and adaptability, I effectively enhance patient experiences while ensuring accurate health assessments. Committed to promoting independence and dignity in all interactions, I thrive in fast-paced environments.https://www.myperfectresume.com/build-resume/section/summ

Experienced with nursing lab operations, delivering essential support to nursing staff and students. Utilizes effective communication skills to facilitate smooth laboratory activities and maintain safety protocols. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and instructional assistance, ensuring productive learning environment.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

William F. Greene Veteran Home
02.2018 - 05.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Monroeville Medical Center

Lab Assistant
03.2012 - 09.2017
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Assisted the doctor with the intake of the patient's vital signs , reason for the visit, locate patient file
  • Transcribes Doctors Orders and call the medication in to the pharmacy
  • Front desk assistant
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Monroe Dialysis

Patient Care Assistant
04.2007 - 06.2011
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

New Life Chrisitian School

School Nurse, Senior High Teacher's Aide
08.2005 - 05.2010
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Provide nursing service during school and at school functions
  • Administer tests to the students. Plan the days in which the students were to receive individualized instructions.
  • Monitor classroom behaviors when the teacher is not in the classroom


Monroe County Board Of Education

Special Education Aide, School Nurse
08.1995 - 05.2010
  • Monitored student progress through ongoing assessment and data collection, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
  • Facilitated successful transitions between grade levels or educational settings by collaborating with students, families, and school staff throughout the process.
  • Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and structured environment conducive to learning.
  • Assist students with their ADLs
  • School Nurse during the day and afternoon activities
  • Attend students during physical education and lunch in which students were severe mental retardation feeding

Fountain Correctional Facility

Nurse (LPN )
07.1993 - 1995
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Assist doctor with examinations when needed
  • Intake of inmates to the facility perform blood tests and do sick call screening where nurse would decide which inmates need to be seen by a doctor or whether only a prescription is needed
  • Inmate education on various topics
  • Administer the inmates medication at Fountain and J.O Work Release
  • Pull tabs and make sure the medication is ordered before the inmate are out of medication

Education

Bachelor of Health Science

Stratford University
Pennsylvania

Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing ( LPN )

Ed Reid Technical School
Evergreen Al
04-1991

High School Diploma -

Monroe County High School
Monroeville AL
05-1987

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient transfers
  • Emergency response
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Health monitoring
  • Patient lifting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic charting
  • Specimen collection
  • Patient assessments
  • Reliable transportation

Timeline

CNA

William F. Greene Veteran Home
02.2018 - 05.2024

Monroeville Medical Center

Lab Assistant
03.2012 - 09.2017

Monroe Dialysis

Patient Care Assistant
04.2007 - 06.2011

New Life Chrisitian School

School Nurse, Senior High Teacher's Aide
08.2005 - 05.2010

Monroe County Board Of Education

Special Education Aide, School Nurse
08.1995 - 05.2010

Fountain Correctional Facility

Nurse (LPN )
07.1993 - 1995

Bachelor of Health Science

Stratford University

Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing ( LPN )

Ed Reid Technical School

High School Diploma -

Monroe County High School
Vanessa Davis Kyles