KENNA BALL
Junction City,KS
Summary
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Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Mission At Castle Rock
02.2019 - Current
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Intermediate Care Technician
Veterans Affairs
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Oversaw lab equipment stock and placed orders to expand inventory.
- Collected patient vital signs, weight, chief complaints and pain assessment.
- Communicated pertinent information and potential problems to physicians and nurses.
- Delivered direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital and physician practice policies.
- Answered telephone calls, recording accurate messages and relaying to designated staff.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
CNA
The Heights of Tomball
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cloud Community College
Concordia, KS05.2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Western Wyoming Community College
Rock Springs, WY05-2026
Skills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Skilled in blood collection
- Procedure Assistance
- Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
- Call Answering and Routing
- Collecting Specimens
- Collecting/ Documenting Vital Signs
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Basic life support
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Health monitoring
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant Active in the state of Kansas
- BLS- Valid through the American Heart Association
Timeline
Intermediate Care Technician
Veterans Affairs
09.2020 - 02.2024
CNA
Mission At Castle Rock
02.2019 - Current
CNA
The Heights of Tomball
10.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cloud Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Western Wyoming Community College
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