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Cayla Hand

Jackson

Summary

Diligent LVN with solid background in clinical practice and patient care. Successfully contributed to enhancing patient outcomes through thorough assessments and effective treatment plans. Excellent proficiency in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced with continued education with both staff and patients to ensure best possible outcomes with the individualized patient plan of care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Specialist

Mountain Manor
10.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by providing clinical support to healthcare professionals, ensuring efficient and effective treatment.
  • Served as a reliable resource to both healthcare providers and patients alike, addressing questions or concerns promptly and knowledgeably.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clinical environments, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
  • Educated floor staff on new policies, implementation of those policies, and continued follow up to ensure adherence.
  • Provided all discharge wound care training to patients and family members to promote safe discharges.
  • Provided all training for wound management to both LVN/RN and CNA to ensure positive wound progression according to the individualized patient plan of care.

MDS Nurse

Mountain Manor
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Provided comprehensive training for nursing staff on MDS processes, leading to improved assessment quality.
  • Schedule and attend all care conferences with interdisciplinary team, patients, and their loved once to assist with completing an accurate plan of care.
  • Completed resident assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning among nursing staff by providing ongoing education on MDS best practices.

Home Health Nurse

Bellestar Home Health
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Infection Preventionist, City Creek Post Acute
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • I was responsible for maintaining the antibiotic stewardship program as well as the continued maintenance and education regarding infection control in the healthcare setting
  • I oversaw all patient immunization with follow up services for administration
  • During my time I helped complete tasks for the Director of Staff Development such as maintenance of employee health files, continued education credits for staff, COVID testing, and orientation.

LVN, Charge Nurse

Mountain Manor
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Due to this being a small facility, I am able to gain knowledge and utilize my organizational skills to assist in all aspects of being a charge nurse
  • I assisted with admissions and discharges, perform wound care, medication administration, and supervise certified nursing staff
  • I work closely with management and MD's to carry out care plan goals, orders, and assist in providing an environment where patients thrive
  • I was able to gain the skills I needed to feel prepared to continue advancing my nursing career.

LVN, Desk Nurse

Sherwood Healthcare
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • I was responsible for supervising nursing staff, monitoring patient care, and updating and performing all wound care
  • Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
  • Utilizing my motivation and nursing process to solve challenges quickly, I was able to assist in maintaining staff census and work alongside social services to ensure all patients were able to go to their outpatient appointments.

LVN, Charge Nurse

Western Slope
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.

Education

Certificate - DSD 24 Hours Training

California Association of Health Facilities
Ontario, CA
11-2024

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Unitek College
Fremont, CA
11-2024

MDS Training -

Prodigy
08.2022

Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training -

The Center For Disease Control And Prevention
03.2021

IV/Blood Draw Certification Course IB-2916 -

Pacific West Pharmacy
06.2020

LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Brightwood College
05.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Kash Career College
08.2013

Skills

  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Health Needs Education
  • Interdisciplinary Meetings
  • Learning strategies
  • Learning management systems
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Policy implementation
  • Program management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Training facilitation
  • New hire training
  • Individual trainings

Timeline

Clinical Specialist

Mountain Manor
10.2022 - Current

MDS Nurse

Mountain Manor
11.2021 - 09.2022

Home Health Nurse

Bellestar Home Health
05.2021 - 11.2021

Infection Preventionist, City Creek Post Acute
03.2021 - 05.2021

LVN, Charge Nurse

Mountain Manor
06.2019 - 03.2021

LVN, Desk Nurse

Sherwood Healthcare
05.2018 - 06.2019

LVN, Charge Nurse

Western Slope
07.2017 - 05.2018

MDS Training -

Prodigy

Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training -

The Center For Disease Control And Prevention

IV/Blood Draw Certification Course IB-2916 -

Pacific West Pharmacy

LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Brightwood College

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Kash Career College

Certificate - DSD 24 Hours Training

California Association of Health Facilities

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Unitek College

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