Kierra Langston
Glenwood,IL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health
02.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Symphony Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Patient Access Representative
Erie Family Health Center
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information during all interactions.
- Stayed calm under pressure to and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands within the healthcare environment, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to quality patient care.
- Provided excellent customer service through active listening skills, understanding patient needs, and offering tailored solutions where applicable.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to a well-organized database for seamless information access across departments.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Scott’s School of Careers
Markham, IL01-2023
General Studies
Gwendolyn Brooks
Chicago, IL06-2016
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Care Plan Implementation
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Safety
CPR Certfied AHA/BLS
Certified CPR
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR certified AHA/BLS
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Advocate Aurora Health
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Symphony Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Patient Access Representative
Erie Family Health Center
02.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Scott’s School of Careers
General Studies
Gwendolyn Brooks
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