Kiara Terrance
New Orleans
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Summerhouse Vista Shores
New Orleans
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Caregiver
Lafrenire at the Atrium
Metairie
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
PCA
Inspire Living Assistant Living
Kenner
01.2016 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic life support
- Housekeeping duties
- Dementia care
Certification
- CPR
- Patient care technician
Timeline
PCA
Summerhouse Vista Shores
06.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Lafrenire at the Atrium
08.2017 - 12.2022
PCA
Inspire Living Assistant Living
01.2016 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Delgado Community College