KIMBERLY CARPENTER
Convington Ridge Retirement Home
Hattiesburg,MS
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Compassionate Nursing Assistant experienced in delivering quality patient-centered care in dynamic healthcare environments. Achieved positive patient outcomes through effective communication, strong team collaboration, and expertise in essential medical procedures. Focused on fostering supportive environments while addressing individual needs with reliability and adaptability.
Work History
CNA/ Caregiver
4 Months- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in residents' health status for medical staff review.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans tailored to resident needs.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily living activities and promoting dignity.
- Assisted in mobility exercises, enhancing residents' physical well-being and independence.
CNA
5 Months- Conducted patient rounds during 3-11 shift to monitor health status/3-11 shift
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Provided compassionate care while monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
CNA
3 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Office Manager
4 Years 5 Months- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to enhance service quality and reduce costs.
- Implemented scheduling systems that optimized resource allocation and improved workflow management.
- Developed and maintained office budgets, tracking expenses to align with financial goals.
- Coordinated office operations to ensure efficiency and productivity across departments.
Booking Correctional Officer
7 Years- Executed intake procedures for new clients, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with protocols. and booking with fingerprinting, DNA Swab and Covid-19 screening
- Documented and photographed physical images and tattoos for accurate inmate identification and record-keeping
- Prepared court paperwork for inmates to facilitate legal proceedings and maintain accurate judicial records
- Documented and photographed physical images and tattoos
Education
Bachelors - Mass Communications
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient support
Collecting vital signs
Vital signs monitoring
Vital signs documentation
Personal hygiene care
Dressing assistance
Fall prevention strategies
Basic life support
Empathetic communication
Patient interaction
Team collaboration
HIPAA compliance
Certification
CNA Certified, Pearl River Community College Hattiesburg, MS, CPR & First Aid, JVS Training Program Jewish Vocational Service Boston, MA, CRCST Certified Jewish Vocational Service Boston, MA
Timeline
CNA/ Caregiver
Convington Ridge Retirement Home
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
CNA
Bedford Care
01.2026 - 06.2026Read More
CNA
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab
10.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Office Manager
Lael Building Group
01.2021 - 06.2025Read More
Booking Correctional Officer
Forrest County Sheriff Department
09.2013 - 09.2020Read More
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelors from Mass Communications
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