Keena Jones
Hermitage ,TN
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Expert in vital signs monitoring and patient care, enhancing recovery through individualized support. Proven ability to advocate for patient needs and implement safety measures, significantly improving care quality and patient satisfaction. Committed to fostering a supportive healthcare environment. Experience in ICU trauma, cardiac, and stepdown units.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
PF Changs Restaurant
Nashville
06.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Assisted in menu knowledge and upselling techniques to enhance dining experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and order accuracy.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to promote a welcoming atmosphere.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Nashville, TN
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care and daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms to promote health standards.
- Supported the implementation of individualized care plans, enhancing patient recovery experiences.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Educated families on post-discharge care instructions, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering a supportive and compassionate care atmosphere.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Assisted in conducting experiments and collecting data. Supported team members in maintaining laboratory equipment. Contributed to the preparation of samples for analysis.
Education
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN04.2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Server
PF Changs Restaurant
06.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
03.2025 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Johnson City Medical Center
01.2024 - 02.2025
Northeast State Community College