Kimberly Leggett
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
River Landing At Sandy Ridge
10.2022 - Current
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NCFairmont High School
Skills
- Person- Centered Care
- Detail-oriented
- Medical Terminology
- Public Relations
- Consistency
- Infection Control
- Safety Precautions
- End of life care
- Observation Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Patient evaluations
- Care plan implementation
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
River Landing At Sandy Ridge
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Guilford Technical Community College
Fairmont High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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