Kendra Lewis
Jackson,MS
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Select Specialty Hospital, skilled in patient-focused care and infection control procedures. Proven ability to enhance patient engagement and safety through effective communication and monitoring. Committed to delivering high-quality care while building strong relationships with patients and families.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Speciality Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
- Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to ventilation supported patients in hospital facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sitters LLC
01.2013 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Catherine's Village
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
- Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05-2027
High School Diploma -
Provine High School
Jackson, Ms05-2006
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Patient-focused care
- Vital sign recording
- Documenting behaviors
- Observing responses
- Care plan implementation
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting specimens
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic charting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient relationship building
- Valid Ms driver's license
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Speciality Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Catherine's Village
03.2014 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sitters LLC
01.2013 - 05.2020
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
Provine High School
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