Kelly Joy
ASTOR,FL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 40 plus years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
HCA West Marion Hospital
Ocala, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
C.N.A
Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living
Altoona, FL
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Performed direct care on each unit. Rehab, Skilled, and Assisted Living
Patient Care Technician, LNA
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Dover, NH
12.2020 - 07.2021
- As a Float LNA, I was able to assist with many different needs for both the patient and nurses on many units.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed blood glucose monitoring.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Removed IV's, emptied drains as necessary.
Patient Care Technician, LNA
Portsmouth Regional Hospital HCA
Portsmouth, NH
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Direct selected Patient care on many of the units.
- As a Float LNA I was able to obtain experience on each unit with different levels of care.
- Obtaining my Arrythmia Certification allowed me to perform realtime video on both telemetry monitors and virtual sitters for patient safety.
- Removed IV's , emptied drains when necessary, and restocked each unit as needed.
- Performed blood glucose monitoring.
Direct Support Professional, CRMA
One Sky Community Services
Portsmouth, NH
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Performed medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
DSP, CRMA, CNA
Lakeview Health Care Partners
Farmington, NH
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Performed medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
University of New England
Biddeford, MEYork County Community College
Wells, MESouthern Maine Community College
South Portland, MESkills
- First Aid/CPR/BLS
- Problem Resolution
- Supervision & Leadership
- Team Work
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate communication
Affiliations
- Recent Employee of the month
Additional Information
Current certifications upon request
References
- Stephanie Rich LPN Lakeview Terrace unit supervisor Phone: (321) 439-5647 Email: stephanielrich@gmail.com
- Mathew Smoley LPN HCA West Marion Hospital (352) 465-8254 Email: mathewsmoley@hotmail.com
- Brandolph Pattee ( Home Care) (207) 604-0692
- Summer Martin RN (352) 875-7084 email: randomnotice28@gmail.com
- Tara Morales LPN (352) 455-0006 email: fairygirl7311@aol.com
More references available upon request
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
HCA West Marion Hospital
04.2023 - Current
C.N.A
Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living
02.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Care Technician, LNA
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician, LNA
Portsmouth Regional Hospital HCA
04.2016 - 12.2020
Direct Support Professional, CRMA
One Sky Community Services
04.2015 - 04.2016
DSP, CRMA, CNA
Lakeview Health Care Partners
02.2013 - 02.2014
University of New England
York County Community College
Southern Maine Community College