Kesha Riggs
Dacula,GA
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Bella Terra Rehabilitation Center, showcasing a proven track record in patient care quality and compassionate communication. Excelled in maintaining confidentiality and vital signs monitoring, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in both geriatric care and emergency response, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in healthcare.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Bella Terra Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Care for the Soul
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
CNA
Pearl Meadows
12.2014 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ09.2025
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Ambulation Assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient Assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Management
- Trustworthy companion
- Valid State driver's license
- Patient Relations
- Activity Planning
- Care plan implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Observing responses
- Preparing meals
- Indirect Patient Care
- Reliable transportation
- Medical Records Management
- Feeding assistance expert
- Meal Planning
- Outpatient Care
- Activity Coordination
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Conducting intakes
- Pediatric Care
- Quality Assurance Controls
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Patient Care Quality
- Catheter Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Observation
- Client documentation
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
CNA
Bella Terra Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - 03.2024
CNA
Care for the Soul
11.2021 - 03.2024
CNA
Pearl Meadows
12.2014 - 03.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Penn Foster College
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
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