Kimberly Cook
Fairmount,GA
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Wildwood Health and Rehab
Talking Rock, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers and bed sores.
Resident Aide
The Oaks at Fairmount
Fairmount, GA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Provided support to residents in the form of companionship, conversation, and emotional support.
- Recorded observations in care plans to track progress and document any changes in the resident's condition.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, providing appropriate medical attention when needed.
- Participated in recreational activities with residents to promote socialization and a positive environment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while on duty.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding of residents as necessary.
- Maintained records of medication administration for each resident according to policy guidelines.
- Promptly answered call lights from residents seeking assistance or comfort needs.
- Encouraged independence through assisting rather than doing tasks for a resident whenever possible.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens and tidying up common areas.
- Assisted with end-of-life care by offering emotional support and comfort measures.
- Administered prescriptions to residents, complying with medication tracking procedures.
- Maintained confidential accurate records of resident status and treatment plans.
- Built trust and rapport with residents to assist with assimilation into community.
- Reported unusual symptoms and behaviors of residents to shift lead supervisor.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
- Assisted over 20 residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing and facility transfers.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Aided residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
- Preserved patient dignity and rights and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Monitored resident health status, including vital signs and changes in physical or mental condition.
Education
CNA License - CNA
CNA Nursing School-Calhoun
Calhoun06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Calhoun, GASkills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate communication
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Condition Monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Responding to emergencies
- Family support and assistance
- Compassionate
- Helping with medication
- Collecting vital signs
- Light Housekeeping
- Valid GA driver's license
- Quick problem solver
- Adaptable
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Understands medical procedures
Timeline
CNA
Wildwood Health and Rehab
11.2023 - Current
Resident Aide
The Oaks at Fairmount
06.2023 - Current
CNA License - CNA
CNA Nursing School-Calhoun
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Networking
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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