KENISHA KIRKWOOD-ROLLING
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient care through ethical practices and comprehensive healthcare knowledge, I've significantly contributed to Memorial Hermann's PCT program. My teaching strategies and ability to work well with others have fostered a culture of excellence and compassion, achieving notable improvements in patient and student outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
Memorial Hermann
04.2020 - Current
- Enhanced PCT trainee skills by developing comprehensive simulation exercises and hands-on practice sessions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations, trends, and advancements in patient care techniques.
- Promoted a culture of excellence within the PCT program by setting high expectations for both academic achievement and professional conduct among students.
- Mentored PCT students, providing individualized guidance and support to help them achieve their career goals.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
PCT
CORNERSTONE
01.2015 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
CNA
CYNTHIAS TOUCH
07.2010 - 01.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
CNA
AVALON PLACE
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
PCA
EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL
Trinity, TX05-1996
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Healthcare regulations
- Ethical practice
- Clinical supervisor
- Work well with others
- Hard worker
Timeline
PCT
Memorial Hermann
04.2020 - Current
PCT
CORNERSTONE
01.2015 - 03.2023
CNA
CYNTHIAS TOUCH
07.2010 - 01.2018
CNA
AVALON PLACE
01.2004 - 01.2008
PCA
EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
01.2002 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL
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