Kenra Stone
JERSEY CITY,NJ
Summary
Reliable, service-focused certified nursing assistant with excellent patient-care skills gained through experience. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients with different health conditions including patients on Vent and patients with Huntington's disease and dementia. Prioritizes communication and carefully listening for small details to better accomplish tasks and ensure the comfort and satisfaction of patients. Comfortable in fast-paced emergency situations and adept in crisis management. Successful in managing time and exercising the sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. Seeking to obtain a position that will both enhance my skills and challenge my intellect for professional development and career growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cassena Care
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient areas, ensuring safety standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arch Care
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Provide nursing care including vital sign measurement, dietary assistance, improving range of motion, feeding, dressing, bathing, showering, oral hygiene, personal care & colostomy/ Foley Catheter care.
- Care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, physical disability, patients needing Huntington care and vent care and those undergoing post-operative recovery and convalescence.
- Monitor patients' intake of oral medications as directed by physician or nurse, and make notation of time and amount given. Clean rooms, change bed linens, and attend to patients' comfort and cleanliness.
- Ensure the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient's status. Comply with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Epic Rehabilitation Center, Westchester - New York
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Transport patients to and from appointments with physicians and sat in for consultations. Administer prescribed medications as directed by physician to elderly patients.
- Assess patient abilities and make care recommendations within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Provide high quality companionship to clients and ensure the medicines are being administered as prescribed. Monitor the client's vitals on daily basis, coordinate with client's family and physician regarding progress and communicate any changes in health immediately.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center - New York
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Gathered information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities. Examined the patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Took and recorded the vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff. Documented or reported the observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge in using problem-solving techniques and handling crisis intervention matters, while using proper decision-making skills to ensure a safe outcome for all patients and personnel present.
Education
High school education -
Belize technical college
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Jersey college school of nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG and Phlebotomy
Heart saver training school
Skills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Range of motion exercises
- CNA certification
- Vital signs
- Patient Escort
- Huntington Care
- Vent Care
- Administrative Support
- Relationship Management
- Records Administration
- Customer Service
- Communications
- Problem Resolutions
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cassena Care
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arch Care
08.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Epic Rehabilitation Center, Westchester - New York
04.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center - New York
09.2021 - 10.2021
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Jersey college school of nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG and Phlebotomy
Heart saver training school
High school education -
Belize technical college