Kimberly Peeden
Florence,AL
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Jar & company
Florence , AL
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
CNA
Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home
Killen, AL
09.2012 - 03.2022
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Florence, AL05-2001
Skills
- Documentation
- Medication coordination
- Direct patient care
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Compassionate communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Respectful and compassionate
- Indirect patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassionate care
- Patient companionship
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Dependable and responsible
- Dementia care
- Social interaction
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving
- Elderly care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Active listening
- Time management
Timeline
Caregiver
Jar & company
03.2022 - Current
CNA
Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home
09.2012 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Central High School