Kayla Burgos
Madras,OR
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at St. Charles Madras Hospital, skilled in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and safety precautions. Recognized for reducing fall incidents and promoting independence in patients, ensuring high-quality care and emotional support. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Charles Madras Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized care plans to enhance patient recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.
- Documented patient observations accurately, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Supported training of new staff, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Medication Aide
Chinook Place
10.2019 - 02.2023
- Administered medications safely and accurately to residents in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored patients' responses to medications, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining medication inventory, ensuring proper storage and documentation of all prescriptions.
- Educated residents on medication schedules and potential side effects, promoting adherence and understanding.
Scheduling Specialist
Central Oregon Pediatric Associates
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated complex scheduling for multiple departments, ensuring optimal resource allocation and efficiency.
- Utilized scheduling software to streamline appointment management and improve team productivity.
- Developed and implemented best practices for schedule adherence, enhancing operational workflow consistency.
- Analyzed scheduling patterns to identify areas for improvement, driving more efficient use of time and resources.
Certified Nursing Assistant
East Cascade Retirement Community
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madras High School
Madras, OR06-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Safety precautions
- Companionship and emotional support
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Charles Madras Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Scheduling Specialist
Central Oregon Pediatric Associates
08.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
East Cascade Retirement Community
08.2020 - 04.2021
Medication Aide
Chinook Place
10.2019 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Madras High School