KANESHA DECKARD
Cleveland,Texas
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 16 years of hands-on experience in long-term and acute care settings. Provides compassionate, patient-centered support with expertise in ADLs, mobility assistance, catheter care, infection-control procedures, and vital-sign monitoring, while maintaining accurate documentation. Calm under pressure with strong time-management and observational skills that enhance team efficiency and patient comfort.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Pinetrees Lodge
- Nutrition and Diet Caregiver Relations Emotional and Social Support Linen Replacements Bedsore Prevention Output Monitoring and Reporting Activities of Daily Living ADL Support Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Certified nursing assistant
Deerbrook nursing
- Provided ADL assistance (bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility) and measured vital signs to monitor resident condition.
- Accurately documented care activities and observations, ensuring continuity across shifts.
- Assisted with safe transfers and positioning, following fall-prevention and infection-control procedures.
- Communicated effectively with nurses and families to support individualized care and address concerns.
Certified nurse assistant
Bridgecrest rehabilitation and suites
Houston, Texas
09.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive ADL support and monitor vital signs to track resident progress during rehabilitation.
- Assist therapists with mobility and rehabilitation exercises; implement care-plan tasks to support functional gains.
- Perform catheter and wound care following protocols and use safe transfer techniques to minimize injury risk.
- Maintain precise documentation of interventions and communicate clinical changes to the interdisciplinary team and families to ensure coordinated care.
- Adhere to infection-control and fall-prevention standards to promote resident safety.
CNA
Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center
Conroe
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
CNA
Lexington Place Nursing And Rehabilitation
Nacogdoches
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Vista College
Longview01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Panola College
Carthage, TX10.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Marshall Senior High School
05.2002
Skills
- Collecting Vital Signs Expert
- Documentation Procedures Expert
- Monitoring Fluids Expert
- Rehabilitation Expert
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
Timeline
Certified nurse assistant
Bridgecrest rehabilitation and suites
09.2023 - Current
CNA
Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center
10.2019 - 07.2022
CNA
Lexington Place Nursing And Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Marshall Senior High School
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Vista College
Certified nursing assistant
Deerbrook nursing
CNA
Pinetrees Lodge
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Panola College