Kira Brown
Mississippi Care Center of Raleigh
Taylorsville,MS
7
years of professional experience
Compassionate and adaptable Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining accurate documentation. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and foster positive relationships within healthcare settings.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
7 Years- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Supported nursing team in administering medications as per care plans.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Trained new staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices for patient care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe healthcare environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
Education
Associates - Human Services
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Compassionate
Bedside manner
Patient-focused care
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Adaptable
Supporting personal needs
Maintaining privacy
Trustworthy companion
Complex Problem-solving
Valid state driver's license
Observing responses
Reliable transportation
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mississippi Care Center of Raleigh
08.2019 - CurrentRead More
Purdue University
Associates from Human Services
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