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Kaswan Winn

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care at Friends Home Inc. and beyond. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and offering compassionate support, I excel in enhancing patient wellbeing. Achieved a 20% improvement in patient satisfaction through effective communication and personalized care. Expert in electronic charting and Alzheimer's care, I am a reliable team player committed to excellence.

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

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friends Home Inc.
04.2016 - Current
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.

Private Caregiver

Patrice Bryant
04.2014 - 09.2024
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Home Health Aide

Bayada Nurses
03.2010 - 04.2016
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.

Education

High School Diploma -

Niagara Falls Senior High School
Niagara Falls, NY
08-2002

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
  • Dressing assistance
  • Electronic Charting
  • Companionship and emotional support

Accomplishments

Hero Award 2012

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing. (2002)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association. (2024)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.(2024)

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Friends Home Inc.
04.2016 - Current

Private Caregiver

Patrice Bryant
04.2014 - 09.2024

Home Health Aide

Bayada Nurses
03.2010 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

Niagara Falls Senior High School

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