Kayla White, LPN
Denver
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Floor Nurse
Avenues Recovery
Aurora
2025.11 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create tailored care plans, enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients on detoxification procedures and coping strategies, empowering them in their recovery journey.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety during detoxification.
LPN Floor Nurse
Sandstone The Alps
Boulder
2025.08 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and implemented de-escalation techniques to stabilize patients during acute episodes.
- Administered medications while monitoring patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness in psychiatric setting.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and documented patient behaviors and progress to inform treatment plans.
LPN Floor Nurse
West Pine Behavioral Health
Westminster
2022.08 - 2025.12
- Administered medications to patients during detoxification process.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed and expertise, delivering critical care and support to stabilize patients.
- Assisted in crisis interventions and provided emotional support to patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Educated patients on addiction recovery and coping strategies to empower self-management and promote resilience.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facilitating effective treatment.
- Modified nursing practice to align with updated regulations and standards of care for addiction treatment services.
LPN Floor Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
Westminster
2019.07 - 2022.08
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation standards.
- Managed multiple tasks while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians and nurses to ensure timely patient care.
- Communicated patient status and care concerns to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers to facilitate coordinated care.
- Trained nurses on patient care and daily tasks to enhance team competency and service quality.
Education
License - Practical Nursing
Chisholm Trail Technology Center
Omega, OK2015-12
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation compliance
- Emergency response
- Infection control practices
- Healthcare coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Healthcare collaboration
- Psychiatric nursing
- Medical detoxification
- Withdrawal management
- Detoxification education
- Behavioral interventions
- Intake and discharge
- Care plan development
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- IV
Certification
- CPR - Current
- LPN - Current
Accomplishments
- Monarch - 2019
Timeline
LPN Floor Nurse
Avenues Recovery
2025.11 - Current
LPN Floor Nurse
Sandstone The Alps
2025.08 - Current
LPN Floor Nurse
West Pine Behavioral Health
2022.08 - 2025.12
LPN Floor Nurse
Intermountain Healthcare
2019.07 - 2022.08
License - Practical Nursing
Chisholm Trail Technology Center