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Kendra Beard

Columbus,Ohio
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Kendra Beard

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with 24 years of experience in a hospice/nursing home setting. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of specific individual care and needs. Desire a position in a clinical or hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time, part-time or weekend warrior.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Essilor of America
Columbus, OH

Laboratory Technician
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Select Specialty South
Columbus, OH

Patient Care Tech
07.2013 - 09.2014

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Walnut Creek Nursing
Kettering, OH

STNA
04.2010 - 11.2011

Job overview

  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
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  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Education

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
Current

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Committed team player
  • Dedicated hospice care provider
  • Wound care specialist
  • Adaptable
  • Adaptable
  • Wound care specialist
  • Laboratory Safety Protocols
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Hazardous Waste and Disposal
  • Quality Patient Care
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Timeline

Laboratory Technician

Essilor of America
07.2021 - Current

Patient Care Tech

Select Specialty South
07.2013 - 09.2014

STNA

Walnut Creek Nursing
04.2010 - 11.2011

Columbus State Community College

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing

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