Kendallyn Daniels
Breaux Bridge,LA
Summary
Assistance to people who are not able to look after themselves, like some seniors or children, and offer physical and emotional support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living Community
07.2023 - 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- 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.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- 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.
- 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.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- 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.
Caregiver
Extended Family Inc.
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
SLCC
Lafayette, LA06.2023
High School Diploma -
St. Martinville Senior High School
Saint Martinville, LA03.2016
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Nursing Standards
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Respiratory Failure
- Oral Hygiene
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Collecting Specimens
- DBMS
- Quick Problem Solver
- Admitting Support
- Patient-Focused Care
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Monitor Vitals
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Bed Transfers
- Conducting Intakes
- Consistent Follow Through
- Monitoring Fluids
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Database Administration
- Meal Planning
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Nursing Assistance
- Activity Planning
- Intake Recording
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Preparing Devices
- Bathing and Dressing
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Charting Expertise
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Family Support and Assistance
Timeline
CNA
Courtyard Retirement & Assisted Living Community
07.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Extended Family Inc.
02.2020 - Current
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
SLCC
High School Diploma -
St. Martinville Senior High School
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