Kalia King
Houston
Summary
Compassionate nursing student and former CNA with a solid foundation in patient care, including vital sign monitoring and medication administration. Skilled in documenting clinical data and fostering emotional connections with patients and families. Eager to contribute to a healthcare team while advancing nursing competencies and ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Denver College of Nursing
10.2025 - Current
- Completed 72 hours of clinical rotations in nursing home, enhancing patient care skills.
- Assisted residents with ADLs, recorded vitals, conducted head-to-toe assessments, administered medications, monitored I&Os, performed blood sugar checks, and maintained clinical documentation.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on medication management and health maintenance strategies.
CNA
Eagles Trace
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Frequently maintained safety for all residents and respected the dignity of clients.
- Escorted clients to physician visits and prepared them for exams.
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential client information.
- Recorded vital signs and patient's emotional changes.
- Developed rapport with patients to understand and address their emotional needs.
- Built family relationships to understand the emotional support needed as well.
- Provided caring companionship to elderly clients and and primary care client care with the assistance of daily living activities.
- Documented changes in behavior, skin issues, and intake and output.
PCA
Houston Methodist
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Provided patient care for 10 to 15 patients, ensuring adherence to facility protocols under guidance of Director and Registered Nurse.
- Assessed, monitored, recorded, reported, and followed through on changes in patients' conditions.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control standards during patient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records to support patient care continuity and compliance.
- Demonstrated the facility's Standards of Performance, ICARE values, and Patient Promise.
Education
BSN -
Denver College of Nursing
Houston09-2027
Associates -
Houston Community College
Houston12-2024
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Personalized patient assistance
- Bedside charting
- Mobility assistance
- Fluid monitoring
- Emotional support
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- EKG proficiency
Certification
- Nurse Aide License
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Student Nurse
Denver College of Nursing
10.2025 - Current
CNA
Eagles Trace
05.2025 - 04.2026
PCA
Houston Methodist
01.2022 - 04.2025
BSN -
Denver College of Nursing
Associates -
Houston Community College