Kelsey Pickens
Savannah,TN
Summary
Level-headed Certified Nursing Assistant Student dedicated to assisting nurses and physicians in carrying out treatments. Versatile and compassionate individual skillful in observing patient condition, assisting in carrying out tests and evaluations and taking patient pulse, temperature and blood pressure levels. Strong understanding of medical conditions, medications and terminologies. Committed to providing outstanding care and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA Student
AHC
2023.07 - 2023.09
- Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
- Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
- Escalated changes in patient behavior, condition and vital signs for prompt assessment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Home Health Aide
At Home Health
2020.03 - 2023.03
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Personal Care Assistant
Senior Solutions At Home Inc.
2017.11 - 2022.04
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2025
High School Diploma -
New Beginnings Christian Academy
Savannah, TN05.2013
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Stress management
- Range of motion exercises
- Patient care excellence
- Healthcare ethics
- Infection control procedures
- Basic life support
- Empathy and compassion
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Active listening
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection Control
- First Aid Certification
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification July 2023-2025
Timeline
CNA Student
AHC
2023.07 - 2023.09
Home Health Aide
At Home Health
2020.03 - 2023.03
Personal Care Assistant
Senior Solutions At Home Inc.
2017.11 - 2022.04
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Post University
High School Diploma -
New Beginnings Christian Academy
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification July 2023-2025
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