Kaleigh Thompson
Nursing
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Compassionate Home Health CNA with extensive experience at Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services, specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through attentive support and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and electronic charting, ensuring high-quality care and fostering trust with clients and families. Clinical experience in critical care and in the operating room.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Home Health CNA
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and communication.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, supporting continuity of care efforts.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
- Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at home.
- Provided transportation assistance to doctor appointments or therapy sessions as needed for continued patient care outside the home setting.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Supported mental well-being through engaging conversation or recreational activities tailored to each individual''s interests.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina, NC05.2026
Skills
- Alzheimer's care
- Transfer techniques
- Dressing assistance
- Catheter care
- Behavioral management
- Confidentiality adherence
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Hospice care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Transporting patients
- End-of-life care
- Electronic charting
Timeline
Home Health CNA
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing -
North Carolina A&T State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College