Kristen Gay
Scottsburg,IN
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Trilogy Health Services, enhancing patient wellbeing through exceptional patient care and HIPAA compliance. Leveraged compassionate caregiving and proficient electronic charting to improve patient satisfaction and safety measures, significantly reducing fall incidents. Demonstrates strong patient relationship building and teamwork, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Exceptional Living Centers
04.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
CNA
Infinity HealthCare Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trilogy Health Services
12.2017 - 09.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, INHigh School Diploma -
Scottsburg High School
Scottsburg, IN01.2015
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Bathing Assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Patient Lifting
- Transfer Techniques
- Geriatric Care
- Patient relationship building
- Colostomy Care
- Light Housekeeping
- CNA Certification
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Exceptional Living Centers
04.2024 - Current
CNA
Infinity HealthCare Inc.
03.2019 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trilogy Health Services
12.2017 - 09.2023
No Degree - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Scottsburg High School
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