Kerry Longdon
Titusville
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Rockledge Health & Rehabilitation Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient mobility assistance. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and compassion. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and delivering emotional support, ensuring a high standard of care in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Rockledge Health & Rehabilitation Center
Rockledge
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with mobility and transfers using proper techniques and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Florida Health Care Academy
Orlando, FL07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Systems Management
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY06-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Mildred Elley
Albany, NY06-2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient mobility assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Infection control practices
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support provision
- Effective communication
- Documentation accuracy
- Training participation
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Basic life support
- Toileting assistance
- Patient care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- Dressing assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Medication assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control procedures
- Intake recording
- Inpatient care
- Electronic charting
- Healthcare ethics
- Valid [state] driver's license
Affiliations
- Completed a 20 month medical assistant program with concentration on didactic and clinical skills training. Core Competencies Developed.
- Clinical skills-taking vital signs, EKG's, CPR, and Visual acuity examinations, aseptic Techniques
- Laboratory Skills-phlebotomy, venipuncture,and urinalysis, and specimen collection
- Transferable skills-Proficient with various computer applications such as MS Word, Excel Power Point, MAR, PCC
- Excellent Organizational and people skills
- CPR certified
Certification
- Home Health Aide 1995
- Certified Nursing Assistant ( Manhattan Institute of New York) 2010
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Rockledge Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Florida Health Care Academy
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Systems Management
Metropolitan College of New York
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Mildred Elley