Keslie Peterson
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Healthcare professional with commitment to high standards and delivering impactful results. Adept at providing patient care, supporting daily activities, and ensuring comfort and safety. Reliable collaborator who adapts to changing needs and excels in team environments. Valued for strong communication and patient interaction skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Ivywoods Healthcare
2025 Wyoming Ave
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted over 20 + residents daily with their daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to residents and families during care processes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and facility protocols.
- Participated in ongoing education sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Reduced risk of infections with diligent adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols.
- Conducted comprehensive charting updates after each shift, maintaining thorough records of patient care and progress.
STNA
Twin Towers
5343 Hamilton Ave
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated adaptability by caring for a diverse range of patients with varying needs.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently completing assigned tasks on time.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
STNA
Lincoln and Crawford
1346 Lincloln Ave.
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
STNA
Signature Healthcare
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere through respectful treatment and cultural awareness in patient care.
- Supported individuals in performing personal activities, such as dressing and walking, to improve overall patient satisfaction.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
- Coordinated daily feeding support for patients to ensure proper nutrition and dietary compliance.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Contributed to an inclusive environment by treating all patients with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
STNA
Comminicare Healthcare
Seminole, FL
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Oversaw mealtime assistance for patients needing feeding support, focusing on maintaining optimal nutrition levels.
- Facilitated patient mobility across facility to ensure comfort and safety during transfers.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Provided timely first aid assistance, focusing on maintaining optimal patient health and support.
- Fostered an inclusive environment by ensuring respectful and culturally sensitive interactions with all patients.
- Safely transported patients throughout the facility using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
- Coordinated mealtime assistance for patients requiring feeding support, ensuring proper nutrition intake daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Highschool
St. Petersburg, FLSkills
- Compassionate end-of-life support
- HIPAA regulations adherence
- Dressing assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient care
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Fall prevention
- Confidentiality
- Reliable team player
- Bedside manner
- Collecting vital signs
- Electronic charting
Timeline
STNA
Ivywoods Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
STNA
Twin Towers
07.2019 - 03.2021
STNA
Lincoln and Crawford
01.2018 - 03.2019
STNA
Signature Healthcare
09.2014 - 01.2017
STNA
Comminicare Healthcare
09.2011 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Lakewood Highschool