Walden Kidd
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Shores Post Acute
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications under the supervision of a nurse
- Maintained accurate patient records and communicated effectively with healthcare team members
- Ensured patient comfort and safety at all times and communicated efficiently with empathy
- Provided personal care to patients, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Ability to accurately measure and record vital signs
- Practiced infection control protocols and safety procedures
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Team Leader
Target
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervised a team of 8 employees engaged in shipping and merchandise stocking operations to fulfill store requirements efficiently
- Provided guidance and support to team members, overseeing break schedules and ensuring tasks were completed punctually and with precision
- Addressed customer inquiries promptly and effectively, assisting them in locating products and delivering exceptional service to enhance overall shopping experience
Warehouse Manager
The Turf Depot
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Directed operations in two warehouses, facilitating storage for forklifts, various vehicles, and turf racks to meet dispatch needs effectively
- Conducted bi-weekly inventory reports with precision, ensuring accurate tracking of warehouse stock levels
- Managed a team of 6 personnel, providing leadership and guidance in daily tasks to achieve operational excellence
- Engaged with customers, addressing inquiries comprehensively and securing new landscaping contracts to drive business growth
Education
CNA License -
Ceaser Chavez
01.2024
Associate Degree -
San Mateo City College
08.2022
Skills
- Feeding & Nutrition support
- Patient care
- Mobility & Transfer Assistance
- Basic Medical Procedures
- Infection Control procedures
- Medical terminology
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation & Observation
- Patient & Family Communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Bathing assistance
Accomplishments
- Achieved 80+ volunteer hours through effectively helping the activities team with patients and decoration for each stations.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
- Basic Food Safety/Food Handler's Card(varies by location)-State or local public health departments, necessary in settings where food handling occurs.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
CNA
Shores Post Acute
01.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Target
10.2021 - 12.2022
Warehouse Manager
The Turf Depot
01.2018 - 08.2020
Associate Degree -
San Mateo City College
CNA License -
Ceaser Chavez
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