Vanessa Davis Kyles
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Attended Stratford University from 2016 - 2021 at which time they lost accreditation and was forced to closed. Senior Bachelor of Health Science Major 169 credits completed / 184 credits needed for degree. Med - Cert Phlebotomy Certified. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
William F. Green Veterans Home
Bay Minette, AL
03.2016 - 05.2024
- Assist Veterans with ADLs (Eating, Dressing Bathing)
- Obtain Vital Signs (Input/Output, Food Percentage, Blood Pressures, Pulse)
- Accompany Activities to Varies Locations (Casinos, Shopping, Movies, ETC.)
- Monitor Dayroom
- Provide Activities (Examples: Bingo, Coloring, Puzzles, Television, Music ETC.)
- Provided direct patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or abnormalities to the nursing staff
- Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility devices
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and observations
- Administered medications under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
- Ensured a clean and safe environment for patients by maintaining cleanliness in patient rooms and common areas
School Nurse, Special Education Teachers Assistant
Monroe County Board of Education
Monroeville, AL
08.2010 - 05.2015
- School Nurse Day and Extracurricular Activities
- Assist Special Education Students W/ ADLs'
- Assist Student w/ Classwork
- Accompany to All Activities/ Class (Physical Education)
- Assist Teacher W/ All Activities / As Needed
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers, following proper protocols and documentation procedures
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to students in a school setting, ensuring their health and well-being
- Assessed and monitored students' health conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and overall physical well-being
- Maintained accurate records of student health assessments, medication administration logs, immunization records, and other relevant documentation
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, assisting them in their academic and social development
- Implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) under the guidance of special education teachers, ensuring that students' specific goals and objectives were met
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify curriculum materials and adapt instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students
- Assisted in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment by promoting acceptance, understanding, and respect for all students
- Supported students during transitions between activities or classes, helping them navigate the school environment safely and independently
- Utilized various assistive technologies and adaptive equipment to facilitate student participation in classroom activities
Dialysis Technician
Monroe Dialysis
Monroeville, AL
02.2009 - 11.2014
- Open Facility
- Set-up Machine for Patient
- Vital Signs Before / After, Monitor / Record during dialysis treatment
- Place patient on Machine
- Clean Prepare Kidney
- Performed dialysis treatments on patients with end-stage renal disease, following established protocols and ensuring patient safety
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patients' condition during treatment, and made necessary adjustments to maintain optimal fluid balance
- Operated and maintained hemodialysis machines, including performing routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting any issues
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers and documented all interventions accurately in patient records
- Assisted in the insertion of vascular access devices such as arteriovenous fistulas or grafts under the supervision of a nurse or physician
- Educated patients on self-care techniques related to their dialysis treatment, including dietary restrictions and medication management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient undergoing dialysis treatment
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives by collecting data on outcomes and assisting in implementing process improvements based on findings
- Maintained inventory of supplies needed for dialysis procedures, restocking as necessary to ensure uninterrupted patient care
- Ensured proper infection control practices were followed at all times during dialysis procedures to minimize the risk of cross-contamination
School Nurse, Senior High Teachers Aide
New Life Christian Center
Monroeville, AL
08.2010 - 05.2013
- School Nurse Day and Extracurricular Activities
- Senior High Division Aide
- Administer, Monitor and Grade Test
- Assist Students w/ Classwork
- Accompany School Trips
- Maintain Class In Absence of Teacher
- Computer Imputations of Grades, Assist Students w/ computer skills/tasks'
- Assisted lead teacher in creating and implementing lesson plans for various subjects
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, helping them achieve academic goals
- Managed classroom materials and supplies, ensuring they were organized and readily available for instructional use
- Supported lead teacher in maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to students in a school setting, ensuring their health and well-being
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers, following proper protocols and documentation procedures
- Assessed and monitored students' health conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and overall physical well-being
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies on campus, providing immediate first aid treatment and coordinating further medical assistance if necessary
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized healthcare plans for students with specific medical needs or conditions
- Maintained accurate records of student health assessments, medication administration logs, immunization records, and other relevant documentation
- Assisted lead teacher in creating and implementing lesson plans for various subjects
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, helping them achieve academic goals
- Managed classroom materials and supplies, ensuring they were organized and readily available for instructional use
- Supported lead teacher in maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Collaborated with other teachers' aides to develop creative teaching aids and resources
- Monitored student behavior and implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to students in a school setting, ensuring their health and well-being
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers, following proper protocols and documentation procedures
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized healthcare plans for students with specific medical needs or conditions
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correctional Medical Service
Atmore, AL
06.2007 - 04.2011
- Administer Medication
- Assist Physician PRN
- Transcribe Medication Orders
- Inmate Intake
- Inmate Education
- Sick Call Screening
- Perform Labs, X-rays, EKG
- Off -Site Medication / Sick Call Screening (Work Release Facilities)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
MONROE MANOR
Monroeville, AL
11.1995 - 06.2000
- Follow care plan prepared by each department
- Treatment ordered by the physician debriding and packing
- Oversee the CNA
- Medication issued as applied
- Ordering of medication and transcribing doctors notes
- Chart the resident's response to medication physical therapy document
- Assist CNA when needed dining room. social activities
- Meet with head of each department when a new resident arrives for a plan of care
- Answer questions by the family member if they are listed as a person to contact. Protect the resident's privacy
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Bachelor of Health Science - Some college
Stratford University
Pittsburgh, PA10.2021
High school diploma - undefined
Monroe County High School
Monroeville, AL05.1987
Licensed Practical Nurse - Graduate
Ed Reid Technical College
Evergreen, AL08.1985
Skills
- Safe lifting practices
- Writing skills (10 years)
- Patient interaction
- Safe patient lifting practices
- Customer service
- CNA patient management - CNA patient management (6-10 patients)
- Medical terminology
- Dispatching
- Bedpan use
- Microsoft Outlook
- Experience Working With Students
- English (10 years)
- Hair care
- Patient care
- Denture care
- Nursing home experience
- Hoyer lift
- Typing (10 years)
- Nursing (10 years)
- Physiology knowledge
- Bed linen changing
- Medical scheduling
- Communication skills (10 years)
- Long-term care facility experience
- Critical care (emergency response procedures)
- Classroom Management
- CPR
- Early Childhood Education
- Skincare
- Hazard identification and correction
- Bedpans
- Working with geriatric patients
- Experience with Children
- Autism Experience
- Vital Signs
- Customer support
- Care plans (10 years)
- Urinal use
- Experience Administering Injections
- Safe environment creation
- Healthcare privacy protection
- Computer skills (10 years)
- Emergency procedures
- Gait belt
- Nail care
- HIPAA
- Teaching
- Special Education
- Acute care
- Medical records
- Anatomy knowledge (10 years)
- Microsoft Office
- Transcription
- Outbound calling
- Windows
- Microsoft Excel (10 years)
- Pain management
- Negotiation (10 years)
- Call center
- Phone etiquette
- Microsoft Word (10 years)
- Organizational skills (10 years)
- Reality orientation (health monitoring and safety measures)
- Oral hygiene
- Urinary drainage unit
- Patient assessment
- Time management
- Portable toilets
- Shaving (patient care)
- Isolation techniques (health monitoring and safety measures)
- Health promotion (health monitoring and safety measures)
- Call light response (emergency response procedures)
Certification
- CPR Certification
- LPN
- CNA
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
William F. Green Veterans Home
03.2016 - 05.2024
School Nurse, Special Education Teachers Assistant
Monroe County Board of Education
08.2010 - 05.2015
School Nurse, Senior High Teachers Aide
New Life Christian Center
08.2010 - 05.2013
Dialysis Technician
Monroe Dialysis
02.2009 - 11.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correctional Medical Service
06.2007 - 04.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
MONROE MANOR
11.1995 - 06.2000
High school diploma - undefined
Monroe County High School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Graduate
Ed Reid Technical College
High school diploma or GED -
Bachelor of Health Science - Some college
Stratford University