Keyara Armistead
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Hi my name is keyara Armistead I am a caring mother of four. I am a highly motivated person who is always willing to get the job done. I been working for a long time I always pushed myself to strive to be the best. I love to keep a smile on people's face I'm a great people person. Since I been young I always got a good and warm feelings in my heart when I know I could help someone in need.
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Experienced healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Thrive supporter, healthcare
Milwaukee, WI
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments and equipment.
- Educated patients on health management and wellness practices.
- Supported staff training initiatives for new CNA team members.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
albertine housing
05.2019 - Current
- Serving as a companion to my residents
- Transporting clients from appointments
- Activities managing medication
- Preparing meals and other essentials
- Providing care
- Cleaning house duties
- Grooming my residents
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Azura Memory Care
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Serving as a companion to clients
- Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, and activities
- Managing medication
- Preparing meals and other essentials
- Providing care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs
- Grooming my clients
CNA/Caregiver/meds
A better Family living llc
Milwaukee, WI
01.2018 - 03.2019
- My responsibilities were to make sure all my resident's received there meds on time
- Also kept them showered and bathe on a regular such as meals prep
- Also general cleaning such as bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms etc.
Resident assistance
Ramsey Woods - Meridian Senior Living
Cudahy, WI
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Meals prep
- Interact with patients
- I was incharge of arts and craft
- Daily charting
- Cleaning/general labor
Care giver
Iris Home Health Services LLC
Milwaukee, WI
03.2016 - 08.2017
- General labor I cleaned, cooked, wash clothes for the patient gave her meds on the regular.
Package handler/machine opperator
Quad/Graphics
Sussex, WI
05.2013 - 08.2015
- At quad I was part of a team to were you had to be fast paced in environment were we carefully check packages with pt scanners.
- Keeping work stations clean was a must at all time.
Meal prep/ teachers aid
Guardian Angels Childcare Home
MILWAUKEE, WI
02.2012 - 03.2013
- I was in charge of teaching a group of 14 kids reading math etc.
- Keep area sanitized such as toys, tables, and work stations
- Closed Temporarily
Education
High school or equivalent -
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Childcare
- Cooking
- Nannying
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Meal Preparation
- HIPAA
- PA Security
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Kitchen experience
- Home Care
- CNA
- Nursing
- Babysitting
- Personal Care
- Vital Signs
- Dementia Care
- Hospice Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Senior Care
- Customer Service
- Alzheimer's Care
- Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- Home Health
- Memory Care
- Cleaning
- Creative
- Patient
- Taking order
- Listening
- Highly motivated
- Determined
- Caring for others
Certification
- CBRF/First Aid, Present
- Compassion Communication Observation Interpersonal Skills, Present
- Driver's License, Present
- CPR Certification, Present
- CNA, Present
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
CNA
Thrive supporter, healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
albertine housing
05.2019 - Current
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Azura Memory Care
08.2018 - 05.2019
CNA/Caregiver/meds
A better Family living llc
01.2018 - 03.2019
Resident assistance
Ramsey Woods - Meridian Senior Living
06.2017 - 01.2018
Care giver
Iris Home Health Services LLC
03.2016 - 08.2017
Package handler/machine opperator
Quad/Graphics
05.2013 - 08.2015
Meal prep/ teachers aid
Guardian Angels Childcare Home
02.2012 - 03.2013