Kaniya McCoy
Munford
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Pell City, AL
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under supervision of licensed nurses.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation
Jacksonville, AL
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Direct Support Professional
The ARC
Pell City, AL
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Implemented behavior support plans to address specific needs and improve personal outcomes.
- Recorded and monitored client progress, ensuring accurate documentation for care coordination.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized service plans tailored to client goals.
- Supported clients in community engagement activities, fostering social skills and relationship building.
- Advocated for clients' rights and preferences in various settings, ensuring their voices were heard.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Phlebotomy Intern
Baptist Medical Center
Montgomery, AL
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Collected blood samples using sterile techniques to ensure patient safety and sample integrity.
- Assisted in labeling and processing specimens for laboratory analysis, maintaining accuracy throughout workflow.
- Supported phlebotomists by preparing equipment and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations to enhance efficiency during high-volume shifts.
- Participated in training sessions to improve technical skills and stay updated on best practices in phlebotomy.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care processes within the clinical environment.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Conducted capillary punctures when necessary for patients with unsuitable veins or special needs situations requiring alternative methods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Munford High School
MunfordNo Degree - Phlebotomy
CORE MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER
Anniston, AL03-2023
Skills
- Safety precautions
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Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2025 - 02.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation
07.2024 - 01.2025
Direct Support Professional
The ARC
10.2022 - 11.2023
Phlebotomy Intern
Baptist Medical Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Munford High School
No Degree - Phlebotomy
CORE MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER