Kiara Benford
Houston,TX
Summary
I am a trusted, respected, and compassionate caregiver with over 3 years of experience providing care to various of people. I attend Prairie View A&M University and I am also a former student nurse that was enrolled into Prairie View's College of Nursing for 2 years located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. I would describe myself as meticulous and dedicated to contributing value to my team and my performance in all academic and clinical units.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
The Waterford At College Station
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Delivered high-quality care to level one shock/trauma patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Caregiver/Medicine Aide
Tuscany Living Villas
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction on preparing meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Delivered high-quality care to terminally ill patients in assisted living facility.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported needs of 10 residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX05.2021
Skills
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Attentive to People
- Monitor Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Client Documentation
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Client Transportation
Affiliations
National Student Association | 2018-Present
Prairie View Student Nurse Association | 2018-2019
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic PVAMU | 2021
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hermann Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Caregiver/Medicine Aide
Tuscany Living Villas
05.2020 - 06.2020
Caregiver
The Waterford At College Station
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Prairie View A & M University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A & M University
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