Kendra Strayhorn
Redford
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Optalis Healthcare
03.2023 - 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Manor Of Novi
07.2015 - 03.2023
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Romulus Adult Education Alternative
Romulus, MI08.2023
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Healthcare Solution
06.2012
Skills
- Activity Coordination
- Instructing
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Excel
- Monitoring
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Geriatrics
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Infection Control
- Oral Hygiene
- Documenting Behaviors
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Trustworthy Companion
- Active Listening
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Patient Relationship-Building
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Optalis Healthcare
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Manor Of Novi
07.2015 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Romulus Adult Education Alternative
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Healthcare Solution
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