KELSEY HOLCOMB
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Enthusiastic teacher versed in improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Fosters parent-child-school relationship through rich and proactive communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Mountain View Child Care
Denver, United States
07.2023 - Current
- Encouraged children to learn through play and exploration
- Created supportive and learning-focused classroom environments to help children achieve developmental milestones
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles of students
- Documented student progress through anecdotal notes, portfolios, and assessments
- Incorporated play-based learning experiences into daily routines to enhance curriculum objectives
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, goals, and areas for improvement
- Designed creative art projects that helped children express themselves while enhancing fine motor skills
- Created age-appropriate lesson plans to assist children's social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Coordinated snack and mealtimes to manage dietary restrictions and allergies
- Assisted families with children's transitions from preschool to kindergarten
- Enhanced learning of color recognition and numbers with visually engaging class activities
- Maintained safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment
- Assisted children with puzzles and problem-solving to build motor and cognitive skills
- Responded quickly to children's verbal and non-verbal cues, temperament styles, and different personal needs
- Supported development of children's self-esteem through positive reinforcement and encouragement.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mappleton Care Center
Lakewood, CO
10.2021 - 04.2024
- I assisted a Registered Nurse in delivering patient care.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Lead Infant Teacher
Pop Ins Creative School House
Littleton, United States
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Promoted self-esteem, independence, and respect with positive role-modeling
- Kept parents informed of child's progress with detailed notes
- Delivered individual and small group instruction to meet individual needs of each child
- Maintained student records in accordance with state, federal, and company guidelines
- Cultivated welcoming learning environments rooted in exploring new concepts and building developmentally appropriate skills
- Supervised children during activities to maintain safety and wellbeing
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards for daily care of children
- Created and assigned interactive lesson plans for basic early learning skills
- Applied knowledge of early childhood development to evaluate student learning needs and promote growth.
CNA
Villa Manor
Lakewood, United States
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans
- Prepared patients for treatments, visits, and social activities
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation with conversation and recreation
- Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Provided patient care and monitored vital signs.
- Implemented infection control protocols according to established standards.
Manager
McDonald’s
Denver, Colorado
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Applewood Care Center
Cordova , TN
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View Care Center Skilled Nursing
Ronan, Montana
10.2006 - 05.2009
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Maintained a safe environment for both residents and staff members by following established protocols regarding infection control procedures.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Education
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, COEarly Childhood Director Certification -
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MTSkills
- Time Management
- Child Assessment
- Lesson Planning
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Organizational Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Health and Safety
- Curriculum Development
- Nutrition Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Language Development
- Behavior Management
- Professional Development
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- First Aid Knowledge
- Special Education
- Problem Solving
- Positive Reinforcement
- Infection control standards
- Vital signs
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control procedures
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Care plan implementation
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Transporting patients
- Monitoring fluids
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation expert
- Patient Management
- ADL support
- Mobility Assistance
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Mountain View Child Care
07.2023 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
Pop Ins Creative School House
03.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mappleton Care Center
10.2021 - 04.2024
CNA
Villa Manor
09.2019 - 03.2022
Manager
McDonald’s
05.2014 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Applewood Care Center
05.2009 - 08.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain View Care Center Skilled Nursing
10.2006 - 05.2009
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Education
Red Rocks Community College
Early Childhood Director Certification -
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Salish Kootenai College
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