Kelsea Noel
Houston,TX
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant II
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston
08.2018 - 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.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
Our Lady of the Lakes
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cecilia High School
Cecilia, LA05.2013
Certificate Of Nursing - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA03.2012
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Charting Expertise
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Medical Records Management
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Wound Care
- Case Management
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Medication Assistance
- EMR Systems
- Medications Familiarity
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Responding to Emergencies
- Inpatient Care
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Activity Planning
- Quick Problem Solver
- Meal Planning
- Medical Office Administration
- Intake Recording
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Admitting Support
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Patient Assessments
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Laboratory Testing
- Human Anatomy
- Oral Hygiene
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Activity Coordination
- Reading Comprehension
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- EHR Management
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Documenting Behaviors
- Recording Vital Signs
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Trustworthy Companion
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Nutrition and Diet
- Restock Shelves
- Medical Record Charting Software
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Emotional Intelligence
- Primary Care
- Monitoring Fluids
- Sterilization Techniques
- Collecting Specimens
- Nursing Assistance
- Nursing Standards
- Infection Control
- Infection Control Procedures
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Monitoring
- Writing
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- EKG Technician Certification (CET) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant II
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
CNA
Our Lady of the Lakes
01.2013 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Cecilia High School
Certificate Of Nursing - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College