Karisalynn Bell
Terrytown,LA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician Certified
Manning Family's Children Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to pediatric patients and families.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform healthcare team of patient status.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for medical teams.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Maintained 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Barista
Starbucks
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Prepared high-quality beverages consistently to meet customer expectations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient operations.
CNA Student
St. Joseph's Of Harahan
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Collaborated and shadowed multidisciplinary team members to plan, manage and assess treatments in care units.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Crew Member
Raising Canes
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas as needed.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
SUMMER INTERN
Youth Force NOLA
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Provided core organizational and project management services for email marketing division.
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Nursing
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2025
CNA -
New Orleans Career Center
New Orleans, LA06.2021
High School Diploma -
WARREN EASTON CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
New Orleans, LA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LSUHSC School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12-2026
Skills
- Patient Positioning
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Patient positioning
- EKG interpretation
- Sterilization techniques
- Medical Terminology
- Time Management
- Catheter Care
- CPR Certification
- CNA Certification
- Active listening
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS/CPR Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician Certified
Manning Family's Children Hospital
09.2021 - Current
CNA Student
St. Joseph's Of Harahan
06.2021 - 07.2021
Barista
Starbucks
03.2020 - 08.2021
Crew Member
Raising Canes
10.2019 - 04.2020
SUMMER INTERN
Youth Force NOLA
05.2018 - 07.2018
CNA -
New Orleans Career Center
High School Diploma -
WARREN EASTON CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Nursing
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LSUHSC School of Nursing