Kyarra Arthur
McKinney,TX
Summary
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/CMA
XtraKare LLC
Omaha, NE
02.2023 - 11.2026
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of numerous residents under long-term care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- 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.
CNA/CMA
Careminders Homecare
Omaha, NE
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of numerous residents under long-term care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Direct Sales Representative
Omaha Steaks International
Omaha, NE
09.2013 - 11.2022
- Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
- Maintained current knowledge of evolving changes in marketplace.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Put together sales proposals and contracts.
- Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
CNA/CMA
St. Joseph Villa
Omaha, NE
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of numerous residents under long-term care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Caregiver
A Place At Home
Omaha, NE
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Licenses & Certifications
High School Diploma -
North High School
Omaha, NE05.2012
Skills
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Medication Assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Charting Expertise
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Family Support and Assistance
- Nursing Assistance
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Responding to Emergencies
- Patient Assessments
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Intake Recording
- Quality Patient Care
- ADLs Assistance
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Monitor Vitals
- Activity Planning
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
Timeline
CNA/CMA
XtraKare LLC
02.2023 - 11.2026
CNA/CMA
Careminders Homecare
09.2019 - 03.2023
CNA/CMA
St. Joseph Villa
11.2017 - 09.2019
Caregiver
A Place At Home
10.2016 - 02.2018
Direct Sales Representative
Omaha Steaks International
09.2013 - 11.2022
Licenses & Certifications
High School Diploma -
North High School