Kayla Lynn Brown

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Rusk, Texas 75785

aduuw7@r.postjobfree.com - 903-***-****

CDL LICENSE # 20495437

PREVIOUS MEDICATION AIDE LICENSE # MA 33254

PREVIOUS NURSE AIDE LICENSE # NA08249302

LVN LICENSE # 1066233

I have extensive experience in the nursing field. I have previously been employed as a certified nursing assistant, a certified medication aide, and am currently an LVN in a LTC/SNF. I graduated from LVN school with a 3.8 GPA and am currently a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for my academic achievements. Currently, I am finishing my pre-requisites for the RN program which I hope to start next year. I am someone who excels at teamwork, conflict resolution, and making sound decisions under pressure. I am CPR certified and currently up-to-date with my vaccinations. I am detail-oriented and focus on accuracy and efficiency. I have an outgoing personality, am a hardworking person, and I believe I possess a set of values that will make me an asset to your company. I have a willingness to do all I can to help others and I strive to incorporate in my life and everyday actions ways to help my community. I am interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to succeed in the field of Nursing and I believe that becoming a part of your company would be beneficial for the company as I seek to enhance my skills as a nurse.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Legacy of Jacksonville January 11, 2022-PRESENT

Administering oral, rectal, vaginal, topical, respiratory & IV meds

Trach care

G-tube med administration and care

EMR charting/skilled nursing charting and assessments

Treatments for wounds

I&O charting

Incontinent care

Vitals & weights

Lifting using proper body mechanics

PICC line and IV medication administration

Feeding, bathing & ADLs

Catheter insertion & care

Obtaining lab specimens

Colostomy & Urostomys

Conflict resolution

Managing CNAs

Charge nurse

Ordering medications from pharmacy

Transcribing orders from physicians

Contacting families and physicians on labs, orders, change in conditions

Forrest Hodges LLC June 2020-June 2021

Loading materials into 53 foot box trailer

Hauling various materials to manufacturing plants (Scott’s, International Paper, Nacogdoches Power)

Pre- and post-tripping my tractor and trailer

Maintenance

Running heavy machinery

Maintaining PPE required for on the job activities and while on plant property

Driving a 10, 13, and 18 speed Peterbilt

Essex Transport LLC January 2019-June 2020

Loading materials into 53 foot box trailer

Hauling various materials to manufacturing plants (Scott’s, International Paper, Nacogdoches Power)

Pre- and post-tripping my tractor and trailer

Maintenance

Running heavy machinery

Maintaining PPE required for on the job activities and while on plant property

Driving a 10 speed 385 Peterbilt

Kyle’s Quick Stop October 2018-Janurary 2019

Money transactions

Stocking

Cleaning

Food prep

Sales and service

Machine maintenance

Cherokee Trails Nursing & Rehab March 2017- October 2018

Administered medications in a skilled nursing home setting according to state guidelines

Ordered meds from the pharmacy

Helped the nurse on duty obtain vitals and do patient checks when necessary.

Assisted in patient care, etc.

Assisting patients with ADLs

Flow-sheet and intake/output charting

Perineal care

Bathing patients

Lifting and transfers

Emptying catheter collection units and changing colostomy bags

Collecting lab specimens

Assisting licensed nurse in charge complete various procedures

Jalapeño Tree- waitress March 2017- JULY 2017 (holder of a FOOD HANDLER Certificate)

Taking orders

Money transactions

Running food and beverages

Customer service

Running various machines

Cleaning

Sanderson Farms- Bagger and Sanitation 2016- March 2017

Running a bagger and packaging boxes of chicken wings for the Wing Stop line

Grading chicken wings

Running various heavy equipment and machinery

Using high-powered chemicals for chicken production clean-up

Cleaning plant after last shift for USDA inspections

Lifting and pulling large loads

Using various tools and doing mechanical repairs

The Arbors Nursing & Rehab- October 2016-November-2016

Patient Care

Assisting patients with ADLs

Bathing patients

Electronic charting

Flow sheet intake and output charting

Collecting lab specimens

Lifting and transfers

Peri-care

Helping obtain and perform vital signs on numerous patients

Using scales and lifts and various other machines

Convergys- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Customer Service Representative- March 2016-October 2016

Taking premium payments

Answering questions about benefits and pre-cert req.

Going over medical claims with providers

Talking over issues and helping both members and providers with all aspects of the products and plans sold by the company

Handled the Medicare and Medicaid plans provided by BCBS in 13 different states

Transferring calls and rerouting claims and documents to the correct departments

Handling medical appeals and faxing decision documents to providers

Using extensive knowledge of medical claims to answer inquires on such

Providing useful info to members and providers about claims, benefits pre-cert departments and requirements

Performing switchboard duties

Handling classified info and PHI for millions of BCBS members and providers

Acting as provider relations concierge for both in-network and out-of-network providers

Problem solving for various issues

CMA/CNA, Cherokee Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation Center- October 2015- March 2016

Administered medications in a skilled nursing home setting.

Ordered meds from the pharmacy

Helped the nurse on duty obtain vitals and do patient checks when necessary.

Assisted in patient care, ect

Assisting patients with ADLs

Flow-sheet and intake/output charting

Peri-care

Bathing patients

Lifting and transfers

Emptying catheter collection units and changing colostomy bags

Collecting lab specimens

Assisting licensed nurse in charge complete vitals and do various procedures

Caregiver/Personal Assistant Visiting Angels - Tyler, TX - August 2014 to July 2015

Cared for elderly person in their home

Cooked meals

Housekeeping

Laundry

Shopping & errands

Taking to/from Dr. appointments

Companionship

Helping bathe, dress, and complete ADLs with and for the patient

BP monitoring

Giving Medication at various times and in various forms

Driving patient around when needed or desired

Helped patient with letters and communication ect.

CMA/CNA UTMB Health (The University of Texas Medical Branch) - Rusk, TX - January 2012 to August 2014

Ordered meds from the pharmacy

Scanned in receivables from pharmacy and bulk stock

Coded and put away medications within the stock med room in pharmacy

Helped the nurse on duty obtain vitals and do patient checks when necessary.

Assisted in patient care, ect.

Maintained patient charts and confidential files, charted vital, med administration and refusals, adverse reactions, and patient behaviors in the EMR (electronic medical record)

Assisted the RN on staff in the ER with Nurse sick-call and provider appointments.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results into their file on the EMR

Provided educational material to patients on their prescribed meds, side effects, drug interactions, dosage, overdose precautions, PROs & CONs of different meds, storage of KOP (keep on person) medication, ect.

Trained new staff med-aides in accordance with company policies and state regulations

Administered medications in a skilled Correctional facility

Administered, distributed, measured, poured, crushed, and wasted meds 3 times a day for approx. 150 men and/or women.

CMA/CNA Gardendale Rehab and Nursing - Jacksonville, TX - 2010 to January 2012

Administered medications in a skilled nursing home setting.

Ordered meds from the pharmacy

Scanned in receivables from pharmacy and bulk stock

Coded and put away medications within the stock med room in facility

Helped the nurse on duty obtain vitals and do patient checks when necessary.

Assisted in patient care, ect.

Helped in Medical Records occasionally

CMA/CNA Bonner Place - Jacksonville, TX - June 2009 to June 2009

Administered medications in a skilled nursing home setting.

Ordered meds from the pharmacy

Scanned in receivables from pharmacy and bulk stock

Coded and put away medications within the stock med room in facility

Helped the nurse on duty obtain vitals and do patient checks when necessary.

Assisted in patient care, ect

Certified Nurse Aide Legend Oaks - Jacksonville, TX - May 2009 to June 2009

Patient Care

Assisting patients with ADLs

Lifting and transfers

Flow-sheet and intake/output charting

Peri-care

Bathing patients

Emptying catheter collection units and changing colostomy bags

Collecting lab specimens

Assisting licensed nurse in charge complete vitals and do various procedures

Certified Nurse Aide CLC Oak Park - Rusk, TX - October 2007 to April 2008

Patient Care

Assisting patients with ADLs

Flow-sheet and intake/output charting

Peri-care

Bathing patients

Lifting and transfers

Emptying catheter collection units and changing colostomy bags

Collecting lab specimens

Assisting licensed nurse in charge complete vitals and do various procedures

Certified Nurse Aide Birmingham Healthcare Center - February 2007 to November 2007

Patient Care

Assisting patients with ADLs

Flow-sheet and intake/output charting

Peri-care

Bathing patients

Lifting and transfers

Emptying catheter collection units and changing colostomy bags

Collecting lab specimens

Assisting licensed nurse in charge complete vitals and do various procedures

Certified Nurse Aide CLC Oak Park - Rusk, TX - February 2006 to April 2006

Patient Care

Assisting patients with ADLs

Flow-sheet and intake/output charting

Peri-care

Bathing patients

Lifting and transfers

Emptying catheter collection units and changing colostomy bags

Collecting lab specimens

Assisting licensed nurse in charge complete vitals and do various procedures

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Gardendale Rehab & Nursing - Jacksonville, TX - February 2005 to May 2005

Patient Care

Assisting patients with ADLs

Flow-sheet and intake/output charting

Peri-care

Bathing patients

Lifting and transfers

Emptying catheter collection units and changing colostomy bags

Collecting lab specimens

Assisting licensed nurse in charge complete vitals and do various procedures

EDUCATION

Rusk High School graduate-2005

TJC School of Continuing studies - Tyler, TX

LVN Program at Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX

SKILLS

Basic computer skills and knowledge and able to utilize scanner systems

Experience with medical records and forms filed electronically into patient records

Knowledge and skill in dispensing medication according to state regulations, ect.

Project management skills, deadline-driven, and a multi-tasker

Problem solver with good verbal/written communication skills

Motivated, organized and efficient as well as a dependable

Customer service skills

Able to maintain accurate client records while being aware of legal and ethical standards

Able to work independently and/or as a member of a team

Medication administration expert and an enthusiastic caregiver

Proficient in computers and programs (EPIC) (POC)

Valid TX driver license & CPR and First Aid certified

Experience with Medical documentation, Flow sheet charting, and with Electronic Medical Records

Experience working in a clinical setting

Possesses experience in acute and rehabilitative care and assisting in an ER setting

Knowledge in filing, storing, and maintaining confidential medical records

REFERENCES:

Kathy Clark, LVN 903-***-****

Miranda Conn, CMA 936-***-****

Cindy Medellion, RN 903-***-****

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