Kesha Austin
Coral Springs
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's 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 empathetic. Offering several 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household duties .
Accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
Deerfield
01.2005 - Current
- Take Clients back and forth to Doctors appointments.
- Supplied drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Documented client progress and changes in condition diligently.
- Followed care plans developed by healthcare professionals accurately.
- Provided companionship to enhance clients' emotional well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and social activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of client living environments.
- Communicated effectively with families about client care and needs.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for health assessment purposes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
Associate Degree - R.N
Carleen Home Health
Plantation , FL 01.2013 - 01.2015
Piper High School
Sunrise, Florida Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA 05.2015 - 02.2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emergency response techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Penn Foster Career School
05.2015 - 02.2016
Associate Degree - R.N
Carleen Home Health
01.2013 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2005 - Current
Piper High School