Abigail Kendrick
Troy,VA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, excelling in patient care and team collaboration. Expert in EMR/EHR and renowned for compassionate bedside manner, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Achieved a notable reduction in fall incidents through innovative safety measures, showcasing commitment to healthcare excellence and patient relationship building. Ready to strengthen my acquired and newly learned skills in the Nurse Extern role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
04.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
Palmyra, VA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA05-2026
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- End of life care
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient relationship building
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Va State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
04.2021 - Current
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Va State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
High School Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Lynchburg
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