Kaylee French
Hedgesville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 6 years of experience in delivering exceptional patient-centered care, including 4 years as a state-certified CNA in West Virginia. Demonstrated expertise in supporting elderly and veteran populations within skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, specializing in dementia care. Additional training in end-of-life care and emergency response enhances the ability to provide comprehensive support tailored to individual needs. A steadfast commitment to upholding patient dignity, comfort, and safety defines all aspects of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martinsburg Healthcare Center
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Full time hours (2230-0630) 9 days every 2 weeks
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Delivered high-quality care to Skilled patients in hospital facility.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Supported needs of 23-32 residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martinsburg Veteran Affairs Medical Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Full Time Hours ((1930-0800) 7 days every 2 weeks)
- - Provided high-quality care and emotional support to veterans in a clinical setting
- - Collaborated with medical staff to carry out individualized care plans
- - Maintained accurate patient documentation using EHR systems
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony at Martinsburg
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Full time Hours (1900-0700)
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- - Assisted residents with daily living activities including bathing, feeding, and mobility
- - Ensured a safe and clean environment following facility protocols
- - Promoted resident independence and social engagement
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martinsburg Healthcare Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Full time hours (2230-0630) 9 days every two weeks
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- - Delivered direct patient care in a long-term care facility
- - Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to nurses
- - Assisted patients with mobility, nutrition, and hygiene tasks
- Supported needs of 20-32 residents under long-term care.
Private Caregiver
Joan Starliper
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Part time hours, 0700-1930 two days a week
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - State of West Virginia
Martinsburg Healthcare Center
01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Hedgesville High School
01.2019
Skills
- - Dementia and memory care
- - ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) support
- - Patient hygiene and personal care
- - Vital signs monitoring
- - Infection prevention and control
- - Team collaboration and communication
- - Emotional support and companionship
- - Mobility and transfer techniques
- - Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Documenting behaviors
- Conducting intakes
- Bedside manner
- Adaptable
Accomplishments
Stayed Up-to date on TMS and RQI moduels.
ELNEC Class
Glucometer testing
Certification
- - CPR Certified
- - ELNEC Trained (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium)
- - Hands Blessed
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martinsburg Healthcare Center
01.2025 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martinsburg Veteran Affairs Medical Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harmony at Martinsburg
04.2022 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martinsburg Healthcare Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
Private Caregiver
Joan Starliper
10.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Hedgesville High School
Certified Nursing Assistant - State of West Virginia
Martinsburg Healthcare Center