Kelsey Footman
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant in home health care and facility care settings. Established record of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff. I am a Fast-learning recent CNA graduate enthusiastic about working in a hospital or clinic setting with proven skills and capability to handle a high volume of work in fast-paced settings. Skilled at helping patients with personal care needs, preparing food trays and assisting with medications. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient and polite Patient Registrar dedicated to offering excellent customer service and administrative support. Skilled in ensuring timely patient processing through effective communication and staff coordination. Competent in scheduling, record keeping, and insurance processing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crest Nursing Associates
Charlotte, NC
12.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
06.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private pay CNA
charlotte, North Carolina
04.2018 - Current
- Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Created and maintained a safe patient and working environment.
- Assessed patients, documented and monitored vital signs, and communicated changes to supervising RNs.
- Created and maintained safe living environment for patients, and helped facilitate activities of daily living (ADL).
- Continuously advocated patient needs, rights and welfare.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
- Turned and re-positioned bedridden patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels
charlotte, North Carolina
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Kept operations running smoothly and solved diverse problems by coordinating with customers, management and internal departments.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.
- Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Certified Nurse Technician
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute
Charlotte, NC
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation or entertainment
- Attended to patients in [30]-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding to promote proper patient nutrition
- Prevented infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment using aseptic technique
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
Brightstar Care
Charlotte, NC
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory, facilitating optimal availability for patient care
- Prevented infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment using aseptic technique
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Worked with physicians and nursing team members to support patient needs, including collecting specimens, monitoring vitals and maximizing patient comfort
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bight Star Health Care
Fort mill , SC
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Created and maintained a safe patient and working environment.
- Answered patient call lights and requests.
- Managed and maintained patients' rooms, shared living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with daily activities including bathing, grooming and exercising.
- Observed and documented patient responses.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including recording daily inputs and outputs.
- Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct RN supervision and in alignment with medical center's policies and procedures.
- Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
- Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Turned and re-positioned bedridden patients.
- Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dudley Home Health
Mooresville, NC
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
- Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
- Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Careolina
Cornelius, NC
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Provided patients and families with emotional support.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Provided necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures.
- Administered simple range of motion exercises.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Collected urine and fecal samples.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
- Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Charlotte, NC12-2026
Certification - CNA I
Nurse Aide Reciprocity
South Carolina2019
CPR
American Heart Association
South carolina2019
Certification - Nurse Aide I
Chosen Health Care Institute
Charlotte, NC07.2017
High School Diploma -
Mallard Creek High School
Charlotte, NC06.2016
Certification - Medication Aide
Chosen Health
CharlotteCertification - Phlebotomy
Continual Health
Chalotte Skills
- Quick problem solver
- General housekeeping ability
- Reliable transportation
- Preparing meals
- Following infection control procedures
- Collecting vital signs
- Monitoring fluids
- Performing patient intakes
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Calm and level-headed under duress
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crest Nursing Associates
12.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
06.2020 - Current
Certified Nurse Technician
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute
05.2019 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
Brightstar Care
01.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bight Star Health Care
01.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels
09.2018 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private pay CNA
04.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dudley Home Health
12.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Careolina
09.2017 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
Certification - CNA I
Nurse Aide Reciprocity
CPR
American Heart Association
Certification - Nurse Aide I
Chosen Health Care Institute
High School Diploma -
Mallard Creek High School
Certification - Medication Aide
Chosen Health
Certification - Phlebotomy
Continual Health
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