Kennedy Guilds
Oxford
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and dignity while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation
Lake Orion, MI
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality care to rehabilitation patients in hospital facility.
- Supported needs of 16+ residents under long-term care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Geriatric Caregiver
Terraces at Lake Orion
Lake Orion, MI
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored health metrics and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated social engagement through organized activities and events for residents.
- Trained new caregivers on protocols for resident care and safety measures.
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to geriatric clients.
- Maintained client dignity during personal care tasks through respectful interactions and adherence to privacy protocols.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges through transfers, ambulation support, and use of assistive devices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion Community High School
Lake Orion, MISkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Dressing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
- Positioning patients
- Transfer techniques
- Ambulation assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation
05.2024 - Current
Geriatric Caregiver
Terraces at Lake Orion
06.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Lake Orion Community High School