Kayleigh Evans
Suffolk
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baxter Health
Mountain Home
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Delivered compassionate patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies to empower self-care.
- Assisted with medication administration and monitored patient responses.
- Maintained safe, clean environment by rigorously following infection control protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs and administered injections while assisting with medical procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean a safe, clean patient environment.
Authorization Specialist
Twin Lakes Orthopaedics
Mountain Home
03.2018 - 09.2025
- Reviewed insurance policies to determine coverage and eligibility for services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to gather necessary documentation for approvals.
- Processed patient authorization requests for medical procedures and services.
- Informed patients on authorization status and clarified required information to ensure understanding.
- Trained new staff on authorization workflows and best practices to enhance team readiness and compliance.
- Verified insurance authorizations with payers via telephone or web-based systems.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to resolve discrepancies in authorizations, ensuring timely approvals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Manor Nursing Home
Mountain Home
04.2010 - 01.2017
- Facilitated emotional support and companionship for residents during activities, enhancing their well-being.
- Supported patients in activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting personal dignity and comfort.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with feeding during meal times.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Coordinated training for new staff on caregiving procedures and protocols, ensuring quality care standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Mountain Home, AR07-2025
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Emergency care
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baxter Health
09.2025 - 04.2026
Authorization Specialist
Twin Lakes Orthopaedics
03.2018 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Manor Nursing Home
04.2010 - 01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University