Kimberly Burnett
Keller
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Patient Care Technician at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, adept at monitoring vital signs and enhancing patient mobility. Proven ability to train fellow CNAs and manage crises effectively. Committed to delivering high-quality care while maintaining meticulous documentation and fostering a safe environment for patients. CPR certified and eager to learn.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Ft Worth
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Supported mobility by assisting patients with walking and transferring safely.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Owner, CNA
Destiny Home Care L.L.C.
10.2019 - Current
- Assist patient with ADL’s, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring. Cooked all meals during shift. Provided transportation to and from various outings and appointments. Maintained detailed records of care plans and progress, as well as daily vitals. Developed individual treatment plans and new strategies of care as needed. Collected medical history and general health and lifestyle information from the patient. Consulted with or referred the patient to appropriate healthcare practitioner’s when necessary. Use of proper PPE when handling patient. Comfort measures for patient given along the way. Conducted and administered fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates of services, and coordinating financial reports. Sending paperwork to insurance company for reimbursement of out-of-pocket payments on the behalf of the patient. Routinely assessed patient to continue the best plan of care for mobility, safety, communication, and cognition. Advocated for the celebration of the milestones big and small within the patient’s care. Developed, maintained, and followed standards of quality and safety to provide a loving and caring environment to the patient.
CNA, Homehealth Aide
Brightstar Care of Grapevine
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Traveled between various patient’s homes providing care and basic upkeepkeeping. Includes transportation, meal preparing, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, daily grooming, and other ADL’s.
Education
Certified Nurses Aide -
Azle Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation
10.1990
High School Diploma -
Lake Worth High School
05.1990
Skills
- CPR trained, with up to date license
- Assisting with mobility
- Assisting with strengthening exercises
- Excellent crisis response and management
- Caring and sympathetic
- Good communication skills
- Experience training other CNA’s
- Good time management skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Willingness to adapt and learn
Certification
Certified Nurse Aide
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Owner, CNA
Destiny Home Care L.L.C.
10.2019 - Current
CNA, Homehealth Aide
Brightstar Care of Grapevine
01.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Nurses Aide -
Azle Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation
High School Diploma -
Lake Worth High School