Kian Savage
New York
Summary
Dedicated CNA with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Arch Care and other healthcare settings. Exceptionally compassionate, with a track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive support and effective communication. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and infection control, consistently prioritizing patient dignity and safety.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Arch Care
02.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Support Associate
Mount Sinai Health System
02.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.
CNA
Rego Park Health Care
06.2018 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School
Newport News, VA06-2012
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Cultural sensitivity
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
CNA
Arch Care
02.2024 - Current
Support Associate
Mount Sinai Health System
02.2020 - Current
CNA
Rego Park Health Care
06.2018 - 11.2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School
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