Kyera Jones
Toledo,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing student (3rd term) with extensive experience as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). Skilled in patient care, vital sign monitoring, and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Seeking opportunities to enhance patient outcomes through empathetic care and clinical expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
All American Healthcare Services Inc
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Aiding patients with their meals which includes feeding them
- Provide a safe living environment.
Home Health Aide
Inspire Home Care
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene task, incontinence care and completing basic household chores.
- Assist patient with transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
Home Health Aide
AdvisaCare Home Health Care, HHA
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Responsibility was help client with day-to-day tasks, cooking, cleaning, scheduling appointments etc
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading and board games.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
Direct Service Provider
Above and Beyond Supportive Living
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
Direct Support Professional
Genacross Lutheran Services
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Prepared meals and snacks to meet individual nutritional requirements.
HHA
ComForCare
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Professional Skills Institution
Maumee, OHHigh School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Toledo, OH05.2018
Skills
- Nursing Student
- STNA
- Senior Care
- Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Memory Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- BLS/CPR
- Behavior Redirection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Medical Records Management
- Emotional and Social Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Catheter Care
- Geriatric nursing
- Nutrition support
- Physical assessment
- Direct patient care
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
CNA
All American Healthcare Services Inc
01.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Inspire Home Care
10.2019 - 06.2022
Direct Service Provider
Above and Beyond Supportive Living
09.2019 - 09.2020
Home Health Aide
AdvisaCare Home Health Care, HHA
09.2019 - 09.2021
Direct Support Professional
Genacross Lutheran Services
02.2018 - 01.2019
HHA
ComForCare
03.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
LPN - Nursing
Professional Skills Institution
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