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Kayon Hylton

4200 Arrowhead Pointe Austell GA

Summary

To enhance the nursing profession by contributing actively to evidenced based practice while achieving the highest quality education and international perspectives on general aspect of nursing.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Unit

WellStar Kennestone
03.2023
  • Duties
  • Use of Epic
  • Admission and discharge of surgical Patients
  • Change of surgical Dressings
  • Administration of TPN and Lipids
  • Administration of medications
  • Monitor Telemonitor
  • General nursing care

RN Case Manager

Affinty
07.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated patient care plans to ensure continuity and quality of services.
  • Assessed patient needs and implemented individualized interventions for optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery processes.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies based on evolving health conditions.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and healthcare resources.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups to evaluate effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
  • Utilized electronic health records for documentation and tracking patient information efficiently.

RNCM

Sacred Journey Hospice
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Registered Nurse, Acting Charge Nurse Surgery

University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2017 - 02.2023
  • Duties:
  • Admission of Clients to the surgical unit
  • Preparation of Patients for the operating theatre
  • Recovery and care of Post Op Patients
  • Maintaining various types of Tractions
  • Monitor Critically ill patients
  • Perform CPR
  • Monitor and administer blood and blood products
  • General Supervision of daily ward activities
  • Supervision of Nursing students
  • Discharge teaching
  • Administer Dangerous drugs
  • General nursing care of clients on surgical unit
  • General Management of the surgical unit
  • Administration of oral and intravenous medications
  • Monitoring for allergic reaction to drugs
  • Passing of Nasogastric tubes as ordered
  • Catheterization of female patients
  • Monitoring under water seal drainage system
  • Perform Sterile Dressings
  • Care of patients on barrier precautions
  • Monitor and care for patients on various types of suctions
  • Perform Tracheostomy care and suctioning
  • Care of patients with colostomy tube and care of colostomy
  • Maintain PICC lines, CVP and dressing change for same
  • Assist in preparing patients for various diagnostic testing
  • Collection of urine, sputum, and stool specimen
  • Development of care plans for patients

Registered Nurse, Oncology/Palliative/Hospice Unit

Hope Institute Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2017
  • Duties:
  • Admission of oncology patients for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and palliative care
  • Discharge planning of oncology patients from hospital
  • Facilitating a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families
  • Teaching clients and their families about cancer and its treatment
  • Conduct physical ongoing assessment of the client, collecting data such as vital signs, height, weight, blood studies
  • Administer chemotherapy as per protocol and monitor for side effects
  • Administer and monitor blood transfusion and intravenous therapy as ordered
  • Administer and monitor for effects and side effects of controlled drugs as ordered by the physician
  • Administer monitor for effects and side effects of medications via different routes as ordered
  • Prepare, administer and monitor drugs given via the syringe driver
  • Monitor the number of fractions of radiotherapy received by clients
  • Educate client about effects and side effects of radiotherapy
  • Provide skin care to clients receiving radiotherapy
  • Assist in preparation for and monitoring of abdominal paracentesis and pleural tapping
  • Do tube feeding as necessary
  • Wound care for patients with malignant wounds
  • Colostomy care and education
  • Administration of oxygen therapy
  • End of life care for terminal patients
  • Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, assistants, dietician, administrator, spiritual advisor)
  • Insert vaginal packs as necessary for cervical cancer patients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The West Indies
Mona, Kingston
01.2013

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and responsible

Certification

  • ACLS March 2023
  • Basic Life support February 2023
  • Palliative Care 2015

Timeline

RN Case Manager

Affinty
07.2025 - Current

RNCM

Sacred Journey Hospice
07.2024 - 07.2025

Surgical Unit

WellStar Kennestone
03.2023

Registered Nurse, Acting Charge Nurse Surgery

University Hospital of the West Indies
01.2017 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse, Oncology/Palliative/Hospice Unit

Hope Institute Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The West Indies

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