Keshia Mcadory
Memphis,TN
Summary
Certified nursing assistant 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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Dogwood Creek
Memphis, TN
12.2020 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kirby Pines Retirement Community
Memphis, TN
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Francis Hospital- Memphis
Memphis, TN
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Memphis, TN
10.2011 - 07.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and feeding patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for patient care.
Patient Care Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Memphis, TN
05.2010 - 10.2011
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Performed range-of-motion exercises with immobile patients to prevent muscle atrophy.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whitehaven Community Center
Memphis, TM
01.2004 - 05.2010
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grenada living Center
Grenada, MS
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Memphis, TN05-2001
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Collecting specimens
- Transporting patients
- Patient Lifting
- Responding to emergencies
- Preparing meals
- Bedside manner
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Geriatric Care
- Safety Precautions
- Basic Life Support
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Vital signs monitoring
- Range of motion exercises
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Dogwood Creek
12.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Francis Hospital- Memphis
01.2020 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kirby Pines Retirement Community
11.2017 - 12.2020
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
10.2011 - 07.2017
Patient Care Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
05.2010 - 10.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whitehaven Community Center
01.2004 - 05.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grenada living Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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