KIARA COLEMAN
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Diligent Nursing Assistant with background in providing exceptional patient care and maintaining meticulous health records. Demonstrated ability to support nursing staff and contribute to patient wellbeing through effective communication and empathy. Proficient in basic medical procedures and maintaining safe and clean environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and commitment to achieving positive patient outcomes.
Experienced with patient care, medical support, and maintaining health records. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to support patient wellbeing. Knowledge of basic medical procedures and safety protocols, ensuring clean and safe environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant
ELEVATE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
06.2023 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reinforced positive care environment by engaging patients in meaningful activities and conversations.
Phlebotomy Technician
QUICK FLOW LAB
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and timely blood draws.
- Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Continuously met and exceeded performance metrics within the department, setting an example for others in terms of accuracy and efficiency.
Resident Care Associate
Commonwealth Senior Living
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Enhanced resident well-being by providing personalized care and attention to their individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
OSCAR SMITH HIGH SCHOOL
Chesapeake, VA06-2011
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Emotional and social support
- Room cleaning and restocking
- First aid certification
- Home health aide (HHA)
- Responding to emergencies
- Injury prevention
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care.
Certification
- NURSING ASSISTANT
- PHLEBOTOMIST
- MEDICATION AIDE
- CPR CERTIFIED
Timeline
Resident Care Associate
Commonwealth Senior Living
08.2023 - 05.2024
Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant
ELEVATE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
06.2023 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
QUICK FLOW LAB
01.2023 - 09.2024
- NURSING ASSISTANT
- PHLEBOTOMIST
- MEDICATION AIDE
- CPR CERTIFIED
High School Diploma -
OSCAR SMITH HIGH SCHOOL
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