Kamdyn Mester
San Tan Valley,Arizona
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Nursing Assistant with experience providing direct patient care in fast-paced acute care settings, including PCU and ICU environments. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, blood glucose testing, venipuncture, IV insertion and management, electronic health record documentation, and patient support with activities of daily living. Currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a strong passion for patient advocacy, teamwork, and delivering high-quality, empathetic care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Arizona General Hospital
Mesa, Arizona
11.2025 - Current
- I provide compassionate direct patient care in PCU/ICU settings, assisting with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, and overall comfort. Monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, and patient condition changes, and promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff. Documenting care accurately in electronic health records while maintaining safety, infection control, and patient confidentiality standards is essential. Performing clinical skills, including venipuncture, IV insertion/maintenance, and responding quickly during emergencies to support optimal patient outcomes.
Respite Care Provider
Tylers Place
Chandler, Arizona
01.2025 - Current
- As a respite care provider for my brother with autism and developmental delays, I offer personalized care in a safe, supportive environment, tailored to his needs. This allows our family to take a break while ensuring his well-being.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Citadel Post Actute
Mesa, Arizona
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided assistance with daily living tasks such as dressing, eating, and incontinence care.
Monitored and recorded vital signs while communicating changes to nursing staff.
Facilitated mobility support for residents, promoting autonomy and comfort.
Maintained a respectful environment focused on resident safety during care.
Advanced Medical and Public Health Internship
Leadership Initiatives
07.2025 - 07.2025
- I had the privilege to collaborate with leading medical professionals from around the world and gain hands-on experience in patient examination, evaluation, and diagnosis, while also learning life-saving and diagnostic skills and procedures.
Hostess and Busser
IHOP
Queen Creek, AZ
09.2024 - 06.2025
- As a hostess, I greet and seat customers, manage the waitlist, answer phones, and keep the front area clean. As a busser, I clear dirty dishes, clean and reset tables, refill drinks, and assist servers with food.
Women and Infant Services Volunteer
Banner Ironwood
San Tan Valley, Arizona
01.2025 - 05.2025
- As a WIS Volunteer, I restock the NICU, patient bags, iv bags, and I help care for the babies and check in on the moms. While doing this I observe the WIS employees and assist them in what they need.
CNA Clinicals
Archstone Care Center
Chandler, Arizona
03.2025 - 03.2025
- At Archstone, I worked in Rehab and Long Term to care for and help the residents with ADLs, hygiene, overall patient care, and to practice all the CNA skills I've acquired over the course. I completed 40 hours of my required clinical work while there.
Customer Service Manager
Autozone
Gilbert, Arizona
06.2023 - 03.2025
- I started as a customer service employee, where I provided support to clients, and was recently promoted to manager. In my management role, I oversee daily operations, ensure customer satisfaction, and complete financial closing procedures.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing - true
Central Arizona College
San Tan Valley, AZ05-2028
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing Pathway, AA
Central Arizona College
San Tan Valley, Arizona07-2026
Licenced Nursing Assistant - San Tan Valley, Arizona
CTE Combs Nursing Assistant Program
San Tan Valley, Arizona05.2025
High School Diploma -
Combs High School
San Tan Valley, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and patient-focused care
- Self-motivated, with strong initiative and adaptability
- Strong, empathetic communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- HIPAA compliance
- Anatomy knowledge
- Fundamental patient care skills, direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Care plan adherence
- Safety management
- Basic life support BLS
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Emergency response
- Point Click Care
- Cerner
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Hospice and palliative care
- ADLs, personal care
- Medical equipment operation
- Blood glucose testing
- Ultrasound-guided IV insertion
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Venipuncture
- Lab collection
- Vitals documentation
- O2 management
- Catheter and ostomy care
- Range of motion exercises
- Infection control standards
Certification
• BLS/CPR certification
• AED certification
• First Aid certification
• Stop The Bleed certified
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Arizona General Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Advanced Medical and Public Health Internship
Leadership Initiatives
07.2025 - 07.2025
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Citadel Post Actute
05.2025 - 11.2025
CNA Clinicals
Archstone Care Center
03.2025 - 03.2025
Respite Care Provider
Tylers Place
01.2025 - Current
Women and Infant Services Volunteer
Banner Ironwood
01.2025 - 05.2025
Hostess and Busser
IHOP
09.2024 - 06.2025
Customer Service Manager
Autozone
06.2023 - 03.2025
Associate of Science in Nursing - true
Central Arizona College
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing Pathway, AA
Central Arizona College
Licenced Nursing Assistant - San Tan Valley, Arizona
CTE Combs Nursing Assistant Program
High School Diploma -
Combs High School