Candace Kessinger
Suisun City,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Providence St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
CNA
Adventist Health Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Turning and repositioning bedridden patients
- Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences
- Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient conditions, treatment plans, and suggested activities
- Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output
- Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate
- Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Private Caregiving
Private Home
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan
- Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible
- Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments and may assist in preparing meals following pre-planned menus
- Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident's right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to the supervision.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
CNA
Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Home Health Aide
Private Care
08.2024 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA09.2027
Diploma -
Creekside High School
Sonoma, CA01.2013
Skills
- Empathy and Compassion
- Time management
- CPR Certified
- First aid
- 5 years acute care
- 10 post-acute care
Compassion and Empathy
Bathing Assistance
Basic Life Support
Dressing assistance
Patient Care
Vital signs monitoring
References
References available upon request
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Private Care
08.2024 - Current
CNA
Providence St. Joseph's Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2024
CNA
Adventist Health Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Private Caregiving
Private Home
02.2022 - 11.2022
CNA
Providence St. Joseph’s Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2022
Diploma -
Creekside High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Solano Community College
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