Kari Baldwin
Port Richey,FL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at St Marks Village, skilled in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and individualized support. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while advocating for patients' needs in diverse healthcare settings.
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.
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.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Marks Villiage
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to support patient health assessments.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Documented patient progress and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in patient care techniques.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visting Angels
01.2024 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bravera Health
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, maintaining accurate health records for patient assessments.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for patients in various healthcare settings.
- Provided compassionate care and support to diverse patient populations during travel assignments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
AdventHealth
04.2016 - 02.2021
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Did vitals and glucose monitoring , prepped for sugary
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Ed Klopper
Sarasota, FL04-2013
High School Diploma -
Curtis High School
University Place, WA05-1996
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Marks Villiage
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visting Angels
01.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bravera Health
01.2022 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
02.2021 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
AdventHealth
04.2016 - 02.2021
No Degree - Nursing
Ed Klopper
High School Diploma -
Curtis High School