KANIAH HARRIS
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Futurecare
Baltimore, MD
12.2025 - Current
- Administered daily patient care, including vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in mobility and rehabilitation exercises to enhance patient recovery and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Advocated for patient needs by effectively communicating concerns to the nursing team.
- Conducted routine inventory checks of medical supplies, ensuring availability for patient needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cna
Shiftkey
Baltimore, MD
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted with feeding, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Ketone review, EKG Exams and monitored food intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Bartender
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Baltimore, MD
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new products or trends.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
CNA/GNA Intern
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided personal care and assisted with hygiene.
- Rendered patient care based on the developed nursing care plan.
- Assisted with all activities of daily living such as meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
- Executed basic patient care procedures safely, accurately and according to agency protocol.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Baltimore, MD
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy prevent errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in conjunction with OSHA Standards.
Education
CNA Certification -
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD06.2024
BLS/CPR Certification - undefined
American Heart Association
Baltimore, MD06.2024
No Degree - Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD2028
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to understand and follow instructions
- Exceptional Communication skills
- Can work without much supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Futurecare
12.2025 - Current
Cna
Shiftkey
01.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland
09.2024 - 12.2024
CNA/GNA Intern
Johns Hopkins Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
Bartender
Lord Baltimore Hotel
06.2023 - 09.2024
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
11.2019 - 02.2023
BLS/CPR Certification - undefined
American Heart Association
CNA Certification -
Baltimore City Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Baltimore City Community College