Kenyauta Turner
Montross,VA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Haynesville Correctional Center
Haynesville, VA
04.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern neck senior care
Warsaw, VA
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Registered Medication Aide
Northern Neck Senior Care
Warsaw, VA
01.2022 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Registered Medication Aide
Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
Private Caregiver
Bert Adkins
Lottsburg, VA
06.2022 - 08.2022
Private Caregiver
Bob Morris
Montross, VA
05.2022 - 05.2022
Private Caregiver
Nancy Jones
Colonial Beach, VA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Private Caregiver
Janet Reynolds
Montross, VA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Correctional Officer
Northern Neck Regional Jail
Warsaw, VA
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Westmoreland High School
Montross, Va05.2010
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Caregiver Relations
- Emotional and Social Support
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Observation Documentation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Monitoring
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- CNA Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Haynesville Correctional Center
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northern neck senior care
02.2023 - Current
Registered Medication Aide
Commonwealth Senior Living at Fredericksburg
12.2022 - 07.2023
Private Caregiver
Bert Adkins
06.2022 - 08.2022
Private Caregiver
Bob Morris
05.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Medication Aide
Northern Neck Senior Care
01.2022 - Current
Private Caregiver
Nancy Jones
08.2021 - 03.2022
Private Caregiver
Janet Reynolds
10.2020 - 06.2021
Correctional Officer
Northern Neck Regional Jail
01.2018 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - License Practical Nurse
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
High School Diploma -
Westmoreland High School
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