K'niya Thompson
El Paso,USA
Summary
Energetic and compassionate with innate ability to remain calm under pressure. Possesses foundational knowledge in emergency medical services and CPR certification, along with strong problem-solving skills. Committed to providing swift and effective assistance to those in need.
Energetic and responsible individual with keen sense of safety and positive attitude. Knowledge of basic water safety protocols and CPR certification. Committed to providing fun and secure experience for all pool visitors.
Offering compassionate and reliable approach to emergency situations, ready to learn and develop in high-pressure environment. Brings foundational understanding of emergency protocols and demonstrates quick adaptation to new skills. Ready to use and develop CPR certification and teamwork abilities in any healthcare setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Claiborne Senior Living
Hattiesburg, MS
- Current
Direct Support Professional
Ellisville State School
Ellisville, MS
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
Nurse Aide
Covington County Hospital
Collins, MS
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering thorough reports on patients'' status at shift handover meetings.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Maintained strict infection control protocols while performing wound care, catheter care, and other medical procedures.
- Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
Home Care Aide
A First Name Basis
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Conducted routine health monitoring, including vital signs and symptom tracking, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Acute Care Tech
Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Collected and processed samples to support lab testing.
- Served as a valuable resource for colleagues by sharing expertise in acute care best practices and procedures.
- Educated patients on self-care strategies post-discharge, empowering them to take ownership of their health management process.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during acute medical situations.
- Communicated clearly with other healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate exchange of information related to patient status updates or changes in treatment plans.
- Contributed to the development of new hospital policies aimed at improving the quality of acute care services provided.
- Maintained supplies of tubes, needles, syringes, alcohol and labels.
- Ensured proper documentation of patient information, supporting efficient communication among healthcare providers.
- Assessed vital signs regularly, identifying early warning signs of clinical deterioration or complications requiring immediate attention.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork skills, working closely with colleagues to coordinate patient care activities and ensure continuity of care.
- Performed under high-pressure situations, maintaining composure while delivering life-saving interventions in emergency scenarios.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering trust and positive rapport.
- Upheld the highest standards of patient privacy by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations and safeguarding confidential information.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Education
N/a - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05.2026
High school diploma - undefined
Petal High School
Petal, MS05.2022
Skills
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Meal Preparation
- Alzheimer's Care
- Senior Care
- Laundry
- Hospital Experience
- Dementia Care
- Memory Care
- Vital Signs
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Cleaning Experience
- Patient Care
- Epic
- Infection Control Training
- Vital signs
- Driving
- Personal assistant experience
- Hospital experience
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Heavy lifting
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Active listening
- Safety awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassion and empathy
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Lifting and transferring
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Stress management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Mobility assistance
- Client documentation
- Incident reporting
Certification
- CPR Certification April 2023 to April 2025
- BLS Certification April 2023 to April 2025
- CPR and First Aid Certification February 2025 to February 2027
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Ellisville State School
02.2025 - 06.2025
Nurse Aide
Covington County Hospital
04.2024 - 12.2024
Home Care Aide
A First Name Basis
01.2023 - 02.2024
Acute Care Tech
Forrest General Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2023
Caregiver
Claiborne Senior Living
- Current
High school diploma - undefined
Petal High School
N/a - Nursing
Pearl River Community College