Kerlie Francois
Neenah,WI
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a strong focus on patient care, effective communication, and attention to detail. Committed to enhancing resident well-being through empathetic support and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
Oakridge gardens
Menasha, WI
08.2024 - Current
CNA
Aperion Care
Palatine, Illinois
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Documented care provided and observations in resident records accurately.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Patient documentation
- Resident care
Languages
English
Professional
Haitian creole
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cna
Oakridge gardens
08.2024 - Current
CNA
Aperion Care
11.2021 - 07.2024