Kenya Solomon
Cincinnati,USA
Summary
Skilled healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong emphasis on patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently contributing to team success. Expertise includes patient assistance, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining clean and safe environment. Recognized for strong communication, empathy, and results-driven approach.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
The Residents of Greystone
Cincinnati, OH
05.2005 - 01.2008
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining comfort.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff to assess patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing the overall health standards within facility.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Administered basic first aid when necessary, prioritizing patient well-being above all else.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
STNA
Oak Pavilion Nursing Center
Cincinnati, OH
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining comfort.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff to assess patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for residents.
STNA
Hillebrand Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Cincinnati, OH
08.2011 - 02.2017
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety procedures.
- Coordinated recreational activities, promoting engagement and social interaction among residents.
- Advocated for residents' needs, fostering a supportive environment through active listening and empathy.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to an inclusive environment by treating all patients with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
STNA
Kenwood by Senior Star
Cincinnati, OH
02.2017 - 03.2022
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Coordinated mealtime assistance for patients requiring feeding support, ensuring proper nutrition intake daily.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current in STNA best practices and industry trends.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently completing assigned tasks on time.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Administered basic first aid when necessary, prioritizing patient well-being above all else.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff to assess patient conditions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety procedures.
STNA
Lake Ridge Retirement
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Transferred patients from beds to wheelchairs and different locations
- Monitored patients conditions and reported problems to nursing staff
- Documented care actions, vitals and orders in software
- Enhanced patient physical recovery with emotional and social support
- Supported rehabilitation efforts through consistent implementation of prescribed therapeutic exercises.
- 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.
- 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.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the supervising nurse.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
Patient Attendant
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Assist the professional staff to provide 1:1 direct observation and re-direction to patients presenting with an immediate safety concern including but not limited to suicidal ideation; flight risk; aggressive behavior; harmful to self; patients with social concerns
- Provide support and appropriate intervention to patients classified as an Employee Safety Risk (ESR)
- Assist the professional staff with one or multiple patients as assigned in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care activities
- Assist staff with problem solving and teamwork collaboration among diverse groups
- Trained new attendants on best practices for patient interaction and safety protocols.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients and their families through empathetic listening, clear communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Efficiently managed multiple patient care priorities simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, contributing to overall hospital performance.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Helped other staff with patient transfers by moving patients between departments.
- Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
- Kept patient information and records secure by using private hospital databases and withholding information from outside sources.
- Contributed to efficient hospital operations by promptly responding to call lights and addressing patient needs.
- Expedited response times from medical personnel during emergencies by swiftly notifying appropriate parties when crises arose.
STNA
Wellspring Nursing Home
Cincinnati, OH
10.2024 - Current
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing the overall health standards within facility.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining comfort.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety procedures.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
Education
Diploma - Trade- Communications
Columbus Tech
05.2001
Skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Strong communication
- Problem solving skills
- Condition monitoring
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Bathing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Ambulation assistance
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Positioning patients
- OSHA standards
- Nutrition support
- Safety measures
- Maintaining boundaries
- Personal hygiene
- Fall prevention
- Toileting assistance
- Confidentiality
- Reliable team player
- Electronic charting
- Documenting behaviors
- Direct patient care
Timeline
STNA
Wellspring Nursing Home
10.2024 - Current
Patient Attendant
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
STNA
Lake Ridge Retirement
03.2022 - 10.2023
STNA
Kenwood by Senior Star
02.2017 - 03.2022
STNA
Hillebrand Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2011 - 02.2017
STNA
Oak Pavilion Nursing Center
01.2008 - 08.2011
STNA
The Residents of Greystone
05.2005 - 01.2008
Diploma - Trade- Communications
Columbus Tech