Denise Kirkpatrick
Daytona Beach,Fl
Summary
Focused team player familiar with helping patients develop skills such as feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with analytical problem-solving and conflict management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
Ormond Beach, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Performing services for patients involving bathing using basin less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding, and care of hair
- Answering patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient
- Participating in hourly rounds
- Transporting patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs
- Maintaining cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals, and wheelchairs
- Keeping patient's rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
Daytona Beach, FL
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided optimum care to patients in a rehabilitation setting, including assistance with bathing, feeding, grooming, transfers while instructing patients on the use of assistive devices
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Front Desk Associate/Night Auditor
Holiday Inn & Suites
Daytona Beach, FL
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible for balancing revenue and expense transactions, which occurred throughout the day
- Created a work environment that promotes teamwork, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention
Student Intern
Encompass Health & Rehab
South Daytona, FL
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life
- Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions which included CVA, SCI, neurological disorders, fractures, amputations cardiac conditions
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions
Student Intern
Seaside Health & Rehab
South Daytona, FL
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Implemented patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist with a diagnosis of dementia and LE amputations
- Documented accurately and timely using measurable and objective terminology
- Monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills
Housekeeping Assistant Supervisor
Tropic Sun Towers
Ormond Beach, FL
12.2015 - 03.2018
- Supervision of staff to ensure quality standards during cleaning of guest rooms and public areas
- Followed all company’s safety and security policies and procedures
- Followed all company’s safety and security policies and procedures injuries to the senior manager
- Completed schedules, shift reports, and other business documentation
Student Intern
Deltona Health & Rehab
Deltona, FL
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Observed and assisted in therapy for patients with low endurance and strength preventing independence in ADLs for patients with cardiac, CVA, and pulmonary conditions
- Critical observation of performance skills and client factors during ADL training
- Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research, and operational needs
Student Intern
Hope Reigns, Marcody Ranch
New Smyrna Beach, FL
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted with implementation of therapeutic riding of clients with behavioral and neurological disorders
- Identified session goals and outcomes
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Student Intern
Arc of the St Johns
Saint Augustine, FL
12.2017 - 12.2017
- Review of completed evaluations
- Implemented therapeutic communication towards members of the site
- Searched the library and scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
Concierge/CNA
Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
Daytona Beach, FL
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Greeted and welcomed members during arrival to ensure a smooth and pleasant experience
- Assisted members with essential ADLs such as feeding, transfers, use of assistive devices, bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Recorded proper documentation daily based on care given
CNA
Medical Staffing Network
Bethlehem, PA
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Providing optimum patient care as a CNA within acute care, rehab, and LTC settings working with diagnosis such as CVA, fractures, dementia, and cancer
- Preserving patient’s dignity while carrying out ADL task
- Recorded and reported changes in medical conditions of patients
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
Certifications and Licenses CPR - BLS -
COTA - undefined
CNA - undefined
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Cultural Awareness
- Self-Motivated
- Organization and Time Management
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
08.2019 - 08.2021
Student Intern
Encompass Health & Rehab
10.2018 - 12.2018
Student Intern
Seaside Health & Rehab
08.2018 - 12.2018
Front Desk Associate/Night Auditor
Holiday Inn & Suites
03.2018 - 08.2019
Student Intern
Deltona Health & Rehab
12.2017 - 12.2017
Student Intern
Hope Reigns, Marcody Ranch
12.2017 - 12.2017
Student Intern
Arc of the St Johns
12.2017 - 12.2017
Housekeeping Assistant Supervisor
Tropic Sun Towers
12.2015 - 03.2018
Concierge/CNA
Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
03.2014 - 09.2015
CNA
Medical Staffing Network
03.2012 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Keiser University
Certifications and Licenses CPR - BLS -
COTA - undefined
CNA - undefined
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