Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Kayla Meissner

Copperhill ,TN

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Ambitious Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of Detail-oriented Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Analytical and strategic CNA with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.

Compassionate CNA with 7 years of Healthcare experience. Expert in individual treatments with dedication to specialized patient care. Proven history of taking initiative to provide the right treatments and employ of healthcare knowledge. Well-qualified healthcare professional adept at managing and assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. Proactive worker committed to helping other Co-workers provide top-notch patient care. Skilled CNA with a wonderful bedside manner with knowledge of how to treat patients that are sick and in need of care. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Service-focused Healthcare professional offering excellent patient-care and charting skills. Talented at attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings.

Dedicated CNA/File Clerk professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level of healthcare position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee seeking new healthcare position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Clear understanding of new tasks and training skills that motivate learning and growth in healthcare. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Blue Ridge Assisted Living And Memory Care
Blue Ridge , GA
2021.09 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

CNA

Camron Hall Of Ellijay
Ellijay , Ga
2016.07 - 2017.03
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Prep Chef

Blue Ridge Assisted Living
Blue Ridge , GA
2022.03 - Current
  • Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
  • Learned specific cutting techniques for chopping vegetables and fresh spices.

Education

High School Diploma - Cosmetology, Photography, And CNA Class

Fannin County High School, Blue Ridge, GA
05.2015

Certificate - LPN

Chattahoochee Technical College, Jasper, GA
05.2024

Skills

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Needs Determination
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Observation Documentation
  • Fluid Measurement
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Linen Replacements
  • Catheter Care
  • Feeding Tube Management
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • CPR Certification
  • Time Management
  • Unit Supply Maintenance
  • Oral Hygiene
  • CNA Certification
  • Emergency Response
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Patient Care Quality
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Universal Precautions
  • Consistent Follow Through
  • Medical Terminology
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Patient Positioning
  • Basic Life Support
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • First Aid Certification
  • Family Education
  • Attention to Detail
  • Care Monitoring
  • Biological Specimen Handling
  • Meal Preparation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Care
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Emotional Intelligence

Accomplishments

  • Completing Resident care with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Multitasking through effectively helping as a cook and a CNA
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse certification

Timeline

Prep Chef - Blue Ridge Assisted Living
2022.03 - Current
CNA - Blue Ridge Assisted Living And Memory Care
2021.09 - Current
CNA - Camron Hall Of Ellijay
2016.07 - 2017.03
Fannin County High School - High School Diploma, Cosmetology, Photography, And CNA Class
Chattahoochee Technical College - Certificate , LPN
  • CNA - Certified Nurse certification
Kayla Meissner