Kayla Drummond
New York,NY
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 10 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills,knowledgeable about mobility assistance. Accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Upper East Sise Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
New York, NY
11.2020 - Current
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Escort
The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center
New York, NY
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Accompanied ambulatory patients to different departments within the hospital facility.
- Assisted patients with entering and exiting vehicles, and transferring from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Provided physical support to patients to assist in performing daily living activities.
- Used wheelchairs, seat chairs and gurneys to move patients.
- Informed nurses when a patient was ready for transport between floors or departments.
- Alerted nursing staff to patient distress or equipment malfunction for immediate intervention.
- Removed deceased patients from units to transport to morgue.
- Lifted patients to move off beds, examination tables or stretchers.
- Assisted patients to their destinations, such as waiting rooms or medical examination rooms.
- Disinfected and properly stored transport equipment.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center
New York, NY
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
York, PA
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Care Home Health LLC
York, PA
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Administered medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured vital signs, recorded data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
Nursing Assistant
Colonial Manor Nursing Home
York, PA
11.2011 - 03.2014
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Answered call lights promptly and assisted patients with their needs in a timely manner.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Mildred Elley
Albany, NY06-2022
Skills
- Quick Problem Solver
- Bedside Manner
- Compassionate
- Ambulation Assistance
- Responding to Emergencies
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Valid NY Driver's License
- Pediatric Care
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- HIPAA Compliance
- EHR Management
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),2011
- First Aid and CPR (ARC),2018
- Associates Degree Medical Assistant(ME),2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Upper East Sise Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
11.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Escort
The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation & Healing Center
03.2018 - 03.2020
Patient Care Technician
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
02.2014 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfort Care Home Health LLC
05.2012 - 07.2014
Nursing Assistant
Colonial Manor Nursing Home
11.2011 - 03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Mildred Elley
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),2011
- First Aid and CPR (ARC),2018
- Associates Degree Medical Assistant(ME),2022
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