Kera Thompkins
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and infection control procedures, honed at Chelsea Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Excels in providing comprehensive support for patients with diverse needs, leveraging exceptional communication skills and medical knowledge to enhance patient comfort and safety. Achieves significant improvements in patient outcomes through diligent care and empathy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chelsea Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Connectrn
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Patient Care Technician
Sheltering Arms Institute
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
ECPI University
Richmond, VA07-2025
High School Diploma -
Goochland High School
Goochland, VA06-2019
Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Relations
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Monitoring fluids
- Mobility Assistance
- Collecting specimens
- End of life care
- Catheter change and preparation
Accomplishments
- AHA BLS CPR: 255412140347
- Certified Nursing Assistant: 1401198687
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Connectrn
05.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician
Sheltering Arms Institute
09.2020 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chelsea Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
04.2020 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Goochland High School
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