Darlene Kais
SALINAS,CA
Summary
As a previous CNA with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and a deep sense of compassion, demonstrated across roles at Discovery Village and other healthcare settings. Excelled in enhancing patient independence and dignity, achieving notable improvements in patient satisfaction. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient care, adept at fostering safety and empathy in high-pressure environments. As a respiratory student I was trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Learned to patient problem-solve with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and well at teaching patients/family how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Discovery Village
06.2019 - 10.2019
- 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.
Home Health Aide
McKinley Services
11.2016 - 05.2019
- 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.
Elderly Caregiver
Wesleyan Assisted Living
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hartnell College
Salinas, CA05.2022
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Transfers
- Reliable team player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- End of life care
- Electronic Charting
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
CNA
Discovery Village
06.2019 - 10.2019
Home Health Aide
McKinley Services
11.2016 - 05.2019
Elderly Caregiver
Wesleyan Assisted Living
01.2015 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Hartnell College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Hartnell College
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
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