Kandis Drayton
Grovetown
Summary
To obtain a position in a medical environment utilizing my education, skills and experience.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Grovetown, GA
10.2025 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing patient safety measures.
- Advocated for patients' rights, fostering a supportive environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accela Nursing and Rehabilation
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans that addressed patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline processes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and facility policies.
Home Health Aide
Freedom Now Homecare
Philadelphia, PA
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Direct patient care, reported to Licensed Practical Nurse, completed bowel and bladder logs, enter patient information into logbooks, washed, bathed, moved and transferred patients, assisted with ADL’s, wheelchair assistance, administered daily medications.
Regular Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
Philadelphia, PA
04.2013 - 04.2023
- Sorted mail, delivered mail, ensured accuracy of delivery, collected outgoing mail, customer interactions, recorded deliveries, followed safety procedures, reported issues to management, maintained delivery vehicle, adhered to schedules, adapted to changes, and customer service.
Education
Practical Nursing Program Certificate -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Moorestown, NJ06-2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Georgia(Multi-state)
- CPR / BLS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
10.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accela Nursing and Rehabilation
08.2024 - 08.2025
Home Health Aide
Freedom Now Homecare
12.2023 - 03.2024
Regular Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
04.2013 - 04.2023
Practical Nursing Program Certificate -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Personal Information
Title: LPN