Kavita John
Temple Hills,MD
Summary
Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Genesis HealthCare, adept in vital signs monitoring and patient relations. Leveraged expertise in medication administration and feeding assistance to enhance patient care. Excelled in delivering compassionate, high-quality support, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction and health outcomes. Certified in CPR and First Aid, embodying dedication and proficiency in healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GNA/CNA
Genesis HealthCare
4140 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD, 20602
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
CMT/ Caregiver
Henson Creek Assisted Living
5507 Florist Place, Temple Hills, MD, 20748
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
CMT/Caregiver
Sarah's Place
10411 Oursler Park Drive, Clinton, MD, 20735
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
Cummings Lodge Secondary School
Guyana, South America 1997
Skills
- Data Interpretation
- Patient Relations
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Medical Terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection Control
- Catheter Care
- Bedsore Prevention
- Care Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Patient evaluations
- CPR Certification
- Wound Care
- First Aid Certification
- CNA Certification
- Preparing meals
- Certified Medication Technician
- Collecting vital signs
- Vital signs
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Certification
GNA/ CNA
CMT
Timeline
GNA/CNA
Genesis HealthCare
04.2024 - Current
CMT/ Caregiver
Henson Creek Assisted Living
05.2023 - 04.2024
CMT/Caregiver
Sarah's Place
01.2022 - 05.2023
Cummings Lodge Secondary School