Kayla Sharp
Kellogg
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record at Kootenai Medical Center, excelling in patient care and records management. Leveraged compassion and innovative thinking to enhance patient satisfaction and efficiency. Skilled in CPR, adept at fostering positive patient environments while ensuring meticulous documentation. Achieved significant improvements in patient transitions and communication within medical teams.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Kootenai Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Health Unit Coordinator
Kootenai Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by training new Health Unit Coordinators on policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
CNA
Loving Care and More
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
Patient Care Technician
Silver Valley Dialysis
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant patient information including vital signs and treatment specifics for each dialysis session.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families through open communication channels and consistent updates on progress or setbacks in treatment plans.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kellogg High School
Kellogg, ID06-2010
Skills
- Time management
- Records management
- CPR certification
- Patient care
- Patient observation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Compassion and empathy
- Logical reasoning
- Creative solutions
- Innovative thinking
Timeline
CNA
Kootenai Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Health Unit Coordinator
Kootenai Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
CNA
Loving Care and More
03.2020 - 09.2022
Patient Care Technician
Silver Valley Dialysis
04.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Kellogg High School
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