Kimberly Dawson
Owenton,KY
Summary
Dedicated State Registered Nursing Assistant with over 15 years of hands-on experience in patient care, specializing in personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to provide emotional support and respond effectively in emergencies, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Skilled in delivering compassionate support and maintaining patient dignity, I am eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team. Ready to leverage expertise in a new nursing assistant role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Registered Nursing Assistant
Saint Elizabeth Hospital
Florence, KY
05.2019 - Current
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
- Prepared residents for meals, and assisted with feeding.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests courteously and efficiently.
- Maintained a clean working environment by following standard precautions for infection control.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum for laboratory testing according to established procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output levels of assigned patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to RNs or physicians immediately.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Performed finger-stick blood glucose testing on patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, and oxygen level.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care.
State Registered Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary
Georgetown Community Hospital
Georgetown, KY
09.2009 - 10.2019
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests courteously and efficiently.
- Maintained a clean working environment by following standard precautions for infection control.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum for laboratory testing according to established procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output levels of assigned patients.
- Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions to RNs or physicians immediately.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Performed finger-stick blood glucose testing on patients.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, and oxygen levels.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care.
- Greeted visitors and patients in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Collected discharge summaries from nurses or physicians before release of patients from the facility.
- Scheduled patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
- Assisted in patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring smooth transitions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scott County High School
Georgetown, KY05-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
MCTC
Cynthiana, KYSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Beckfield
Florence, KYSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Emergency response
- Health documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Emotional support
- Basic life support
- Team collaboration
- Feeding assistance
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- State Registered Nurse Aide
- CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
State Registered Nursing Assistant
Saint Elizabeth Hospital
05.2019 - Current
State Registered Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary
Georgetown Community Hospital
09.2009 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Scott County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
MCTC
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Beckfield
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