Jennifer Kenger
Lansing
Summary
Adept Nurse Aide with a proven track record at McLaren Greater Lansing, enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate care and efficient patient management. Excelled in mentoring peers and adapting care for diverse conditions, demonstrating reliable teamwork and HIPAA compliance. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and safety. Level-headed Healthcare professional dedicated to providing quality patient care, companionship and support. Remains calm and effective in difficult and stressful situations. Defuses stressful situations and manages behavioral needs with grace. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Aide
McLaren Greater Lansing
07.2011 - 06.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by mentoring newly hired nurse aides and sharing best practices.
Education
No Degree - Radiology
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05.2025
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School
Lansing, Mi06.2006
Skills
- Compassionate caregiver
- Reliable team player
- Patient Monitor
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Adaptable
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedside manner
- Patient Management
- Healthcare ethics
Timeline
Nurse Aide
McLaren Greater Lansing
07.2011 - 06.2023
No Degree - Radiology
Lansing Community College
High School Diploma -
Waverly High School