Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Kimberly Nance

Ecru,MS

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

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate

Work History

CNA

Pontotoc Health And Rehab
Pontotoc, MS
01.2014 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 120-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.

Home Health CNA

First Choice Home Makers Services
Leland, MS
04.2009 - 12.2014
  • Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
  • Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
  • Worked collaboratively, functioned as effective member and encouraged and supported fellow team members to reach common goals.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Skills

  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Basic Life Support
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Transporting Patients
  • Universal Precautions
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • CNA Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant with the state of Mississippi for 20+ years.
  • CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training for Frontline Nursing Home Staff
  • CPR Certified with American Heart Association


Timeline

CNA

Pontotoc Health And Rehab
01.2014 - Current

Home Health CNA

First Choice Home Makers Services
04.2009 - 12.2014

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kimberly Nance