Kristina Simmons
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a proven track record at Signature Healthcare at North Hardin, excelling in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Achieved high patient satisfaction through personalized care and effective teamwork. Skilled in infection control and privacy maintenance, enhancing patient safety and dignity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Signature Healthcare at North Hardin
03.2016 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Diploma -
North Hardin High School
Radcliff, KY06.2000
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- End of life care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Healthcare ethics
- Care plan implementation
- Intake recording
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Infection control procedures
Certification
SRNA
Timeline
CNA
Signature Healthcare at North Hardin
03.2016 - 11.2022
Diploma -
North Hardin High School
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