Kya Barnes
Pleasant Grove,AL
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Elite Nursing And Rehabilitation
10.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Medical Assistant
Stopwatch Urgent Care
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
CNA
Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Of Pleasant Grove
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
EMT-Basic
Jefferson State Community College
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
Education
High School Diploma -
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2024
High School Diploma -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School
Pleasant Grove, AL05.2019
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Communication
- Mobility Assistance
- Conducting Intakes
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Relations
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Lifting
- Documenting Behaviors
- Indirect Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Transporting Patients
- Recording Vital Signs
- Valid [State] Driver's License
- Patient Assessments
- Preparing Meals
- Outpatient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Tube Feedings and Medications Familiarity
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Elite Nursing And Rehabilitation
10.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Stopwatch Urgent Care
05.2023 - 09.2023
CNA
Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Of Pleasant Grove
05.2022 - 05.2023
EMT-Basic
Jefferson State Community College
01.2019 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
T.A. Lawson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Alabama State University
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School
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