Darla Kepner
Walnut,IL
Summary
I have been a CNA for two years. I am currently in the ADN program at Sauk Valley Community College and will complete my first year in May. I enjoy helping people in need and would love to gain experience in the nursing field at CGH. I feel I handle stressful situations well and would love to get some experience in the emergency eoom and surgical feilds. I preform resident care at the facility I work in now and would love to work under an RN in the hospital setting to improve my skills and knowledge. I am a good team player and feel I would be a assest to your facilty and team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Petersen Healthcare
Rock Falls, IL
06.2021 - Current
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon, IL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Bureau Valley High School
Sheffield, IL05.2022
Skills
- Respiratory equipment training
- Performing patient intakes
- Monitoring fluids
- Catheter change and preparation
- Helping with medication
- Documentation procedures expert
- Patient relations
- Collecting specimens
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting vital signs
- General housekeeping ability
- Quick problem solver
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Valid IL driver's license
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Reliable transportation
- Understands medical procedures
Timeline
CNA
Petersen Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Sauk Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Bureau Valley High School
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