Kia Mccallum
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Provider
Eastern Colorado Services
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient well-being by providing personalized care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities, such as personal grooming and meal preparation.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients through diligent monitoring and reporting of any potential hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation.
CNA
El Camino Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Of California San Francisco Medical Cen
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under acute care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Amsterdam Medical Center
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to telemetry patients in hospital facility.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital South Bay
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kasier Permanente
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- 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.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Derby High School
Derby, CT06.2010
Skills
- Phlebotomy Training
- Patient Safety Management
- Emotional and Social Support
- EMR Updating
- Nursing Assistance
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Nutrition and Diet
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- EMR Systems
- Oral Hygiene
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Responding to Emergencies
- Transporting Patients
Timeline
Direct Care Provider
Eastern Colorado Services
11.2023 - Current
CNA
El Camino Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Of California San Francisco Medical Cen
07.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
04.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Amsterdam Medical Center
03.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital South Bay
08.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kasier Permanente
05.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Derby High School
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