Kimberley Bonneau
Ripley,OK
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric and disability healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Accommodating professional with 15 years of experience in fast-paced healthcare environments handling confidential paperwork, administering medication and providing quality patient care. Established record of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff. Expertise in patient advocacy and support and patient monitoring.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Integrity Home Health
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Habilitation Training Specialist
MPower – 316 S. Stallard
Stillwater, OK
04.2013 - 11.2018
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Consulted with interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordination of care, establish medical clearance and determine optimal timing of further interventions.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Certified Nursing Aide
McPherson Care Center
McPherson, KS
04.2012 - 06.2012
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Employed mobility devices and Hoyer lift equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Certified Nursing Aide
Innovative Senior Care By Brookdale Living
Salina, KS
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisted elderly clients in their personal homes
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Aide
Sandstone Heights Nursing Home
Little River, KS
06.2011 - 10.2011
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Employed mobility devices and Hoyer lift equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Program Facilitator
Multi-Diversified Community Services
McPherson, KS
08.2009 - 01.2011
- Worked in supported living and ICF/MR settings.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Habilitation Training Specialist
MPower / Sheltered Workshop for Payne County -516 Expo Cr S
Stillwater, Ok
11.2008 - 07.2009
- Assisted clients with daily life functions and activities
- Provided transport for clients to and from community activities
- Administered scheduled and PRN medications to clients
- Worked in supported living setting.
Direct Support Professional
Disability Supports of the Great Plains
McPherson, KS
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
CPR Pro/First Aid -
American Safety Health Institute
Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ05.2003
General Education
University of Arizona
CNA Class - undefined
Hutchinson Community College, Lindsborg Hospital
MANDT CNA - Kansas Credential #: 185849 Issued -
Kansas MANDT
Skills
- Nutrition and Diet
- Needs Determination
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Observation Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Willingness to Learn
- CNA Certification
- Care Monitoring
- Calm Under Stress
Certification
Skill Highlights
Additional Information
Experience with both medically fragile patients and patients with physically and verbally aggressive behavior.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Integrity Home Health
05.2019 - 08.2020
Habilitation Training Specialist
MPower – 316 S. Stallard
04.2013 - 11.2018
Certified Nursing Aide
McPherson Care Center
04.2012 - 06.2012
Certified Nursing Aide
Innovative Senior Care By Brookdale Living
11.2011 - 02.2012
Certified Nursing Aide
Sandstone Heights Nursing Home
06.2011 - 10.2011
Program Facilitator
Multi-Diversified Community Services
08.2009 - 01.2011
Habilitation Training Specialist
MPower / Sheltered Workshop for Payne County -516 Expo Cr S
11.2008 - 07.2009
Direct Support Professional
Disability Supports of the Great Plains
08.2007 - 07.2008
CPR Pro/First Aid -
American Safety Health Institute
Cibola High School
General Education
University of Arizona
CNA Class - undefined
Hutchinson Community College, Lindsborg Hospital
MANDT CNA - Kansas Credential #: 185849 Issued -
Kansas MANDT