Denise Kundey
Hobson,MT
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Cottonwood Health Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance resident comfort and well-being through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering high-quality support and fostering a positive healing environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Cottonwood Health Care
Lewistown, MT
2023 - Current
- Facilitated daily living activities for residents to promote comfort and well-being.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and communicated changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Oversaw cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, ensuring a safe environment.
- Recorded patient care activities in electronic health records to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated rehabilitation initiatives by promoting active participation in therapeutic exercises.
- Facilitated collaboration with healthcare team to design personalized care plans for residents.
CNA
MMHCC
Lewistown, MT
11.2017 - 02.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to ensure a safe environment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for compliance.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts by encouraging participation in therapeutic exercises.
- Advocated for resident needs, ensuring effective communication between patients and medical personnel.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA
CMMC
Lewistown, MT
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Associate of Science - Allied Health
College of Technology
Great Falls, MT05.1998
GED -
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL06.1981
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Geriatric care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Light housekeeping
- Maintaining privacy
- Healthcare ethics
- Transporting patients
- Specimen collection
- Trustworthy companion
- Valid state driver's license
- Quality assurance
- Medical records management
- Quality assurance controls
- Tracheostomy care
- Shared governance
- Medical office administration
- Respiratory equipment training
- Admitting support
- Intake recording
- Monitoring fluids
Timeline
CNA
MMHCC
11.2017 - 02.2023
CNA
CMMC
03.2015 - 10.2018
CNA
Cottonwood Health Care
2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Allied Health
College of Technology
GED -
Kaskaskia College