Kayla Helton
@kaylahelton
Registered Nurse and Health Services Administrator focused on compassionate, safe patient care and team leadership.
What I'm looking for
I’m a compassionate, caring nurse with over 12 years of experience delivering effective patient care in both correctional health settings and the emergency department. My approach centers on critical thinking, strong organization, and clear communication—so patients receive timely, appropriate treatment.
As a Registered Nurse and Health Services Administrator, I supervise nursing staff, schedule coverage, monitor and order medical supplies, and support medication administration, sick calls, and administrative patient care. I provide emergency first aid, patient education, and discharge planning, collaborating with primary and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity and appropriateness of care. Earlier roles as an LPN/Charge Nurse and Emergency Department LPN strengthened my skills in intake screenings, EMR documentation, lab specimen collection, and lifesaving interventions including basic and advanced life support, EKGs, venipunctures, cardiac monitoring, and vital-sign monitoring.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Nurse (HSA)
Wexford Health
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Supervised nursing staff and scheduled health services for an incarcerated patient population. Monitored and ordered medical supplies, supported medication administration and sick calls, and provided emergency first aid, patient education, and discharge planning while coordinating care with providers.
Registered Nurse - HSA
Southwest Virginia Regional Jail
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Supervise nursing staff and schedule coverage as needed for health services operations. Monitor and order medical supplies, assist with medication administration and sick calls, provide emergency first aid, and support patient education and discharge planning.
LPN Charge Nurse
Mediko PC
Jan 2013 - Jan 2021 (8 years)
Supervised nursing staff in the Health Services Administrator’s absence and ensured timely medication administration. Collected lab specimens for diagnostic testing and documented patient care in the patient’s EMR, including intake screenings to support continuity of care.
LPN Emergency Dept
Lee Regional Medical Center
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Provided prompt nursing care in the emergency department for acute illness and trauma, administering treatments to stabilize and improve patient conditions. Performed lifesaving interventions including basic and advanced life support and completed procedures such as EKGs and venipunctures, supporting provider care and admissions, transfers, and discharges.
LPN Emergency Department
Lee Regional Medical Center
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Provide prompt nursing care for patients with acute illness or trauma in the emergency department. Perform lifesaving basic and advanced life support, complete diagnostic and monitoring procedures, and document admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Mountain Empire Community College
Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing
2023 - 2024
Completed an RN program at Mountain Empire Community College (2023–2024).
Lee County Career and Technical Center
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Practical Nursing
2009 - 2011
Completed an LPN program at Lee County Career and Technical Center (2009–2011).
Lee High School
2003 - 2007
Attended Lee High School from 2003 to 2007.
Lee High School
High School, General Education
2003 - 2007
Attended Lee High School (2003–2007).
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