Ciara Cocanougher
Springfield,KY
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in patient care, emotional support, and effective communication. Committed to fostering a positive healing environment and ensuring patient dignity through compassionate interactions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SRNA
Grandview Rehab Nursing Home
Campbellsville, KY
03.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to evaluate patient conditions and develop care plan.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Sansbury Care Center
Springfield, KY
03.2022 - 04.2026
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Caregiver
Always Best Care
Lexington, KY
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitored changes in client conditions, reporting concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Built strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and communication.
- Coordinated medication schedules, promoting adherence and health monitoring.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Caregiver
Bluegrass Assistant Living
Bardstown, KY
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tates Creek High School
1111 Centre Pkwy Lexington,KY 4051705.2006
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Lifting and transferring
Timeline
SRNA
Grandview Rehab Nursing Home
03.2026 - Current
CNA
Sansbury Care Center
03.2022 - 04.2026
Caregiver
Always Best Care
07.2019 - 07.2020
Caregiver
Bluegrass Assistant Living
03.2019 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Tates Creek High School