Kiyana Ward
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Demaree Crossing
Greenwood, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspen Trace Senior Living
Greenwood, IN
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Crew Member
Fazolis
Indianapolis, IN
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Collecting specimens
- Indirect Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Infection control procedures
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Responding to emergencies
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Nursing Boards.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Demaree Crossing
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspen Trace Senior Living
08.2020 - 01.2024
Crew Member
Fazolis
12.2018 - 08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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