Kenya Thompson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering [8] years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Greenfield Care Center
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Post Acute
11.2016 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alvarado Care Center
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Help Past out Dinner Trays
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunnyside Nursing Center
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beverly West Healthcare
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant
Technical Vocational College
City Of Los Angeles, CA05.2014
High School Diploma -
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles, CA06.2001
Skills
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Infection Control Procedures
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Linen Replacements
- Observation Documentation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Feeding Assistance
- Charting Expertise
- Assisting With Personal Grooming
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
CNA
Greenfield Care Center
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alvarado Care Center
12.2020 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Post Acute
11.2016 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunnyside Nursing Center
03.2016 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beverly West Healthcare
06.2014 - 03.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant
Technical Vocational College
High School Diploma -
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
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