Kyla Kimminau
Grand Island ,NE
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant with experience in high volume healthcare setting. Strengths including strong administrative abilities, patient scheduling, time management,empathy and compassion, good communication skills, as well as good stress management and attention to detail. Direct patient care oriented with skills such as obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens and using proper hygeine.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Support Assistant
CHI Health Nebraska Heart
Grand Island , NE
07.2024 - Current
- Welcome patients by greeting them in person or on the telephone.
- Prepare patient for the health care provider by directing and accompanying them to the examination room.
- Perform preliminary testing such as blood pressure, weight, temperature, respiratory rate, and heart rate.
- Answer phone calls, create appointments, direct the calls as required and handle all queries.
- Operate electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Collect, label and store laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Participate in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Interview and engage patients to obtain medical history, and chief complaints.
- Verify insurance coverage for treatments prior to appointment confirmation or procedure scheduling.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from patients or other healthcare providers regarding services offered at the facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Amedisys Hospice
Grand Island , NE
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight, height and recording intake and output.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany Home Nursing Home
Minden, NE
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hamilton Manor
Aurora, NE
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lancaster Manor
Lincoln, NE
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- 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.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Private Nanny
Shannon Valasek
Wood River, NE
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
Private Nanny
Jodi Richards
Kearney, NE
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
Education
Medical Assistant
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA09-2024
High School Diploma -
Wood River Rural High School
Wood River, NE05-2012
Nursing
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NENursing
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NENursing
Central Community College
Grand Island, NESkills
- Very detail oriented
- Efficient in patient communication
- Provide patient-focused care
- Efficient in both direct and indirect patient care
- Qualified for vital sign monitoring
- Able to quickly and efficiently problem solve
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- CPR certified
- Able to perform venipunctures
Affiliations
- Participated in volleyball, basketball, track and softball.
- Softball coach for past two summers.
- Reading
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR certified
Accomplishments
- Four time participant in volleyball, basketball, track and softball.
- Competed in state FBLA in high school.
- State participant in volleyball in 2009.
- Honor Roll all four years of high school.
- President List in 2024 for medical assistant
Timeline
Medical Support Assistant
CHI Health Nebraska Heart
07.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Amedisys Hospice
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany Home Nursing Home
11.2017 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hamilton Manor
10.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lancaster Manor
10.2015 - 07.2016
Private Nanny
Jodi Richards
01.2015 - 06.2015
Private Nanny
Shannon Valasek
05.2013 - 07.2015
Medical Assistant
Mercy College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Wood River Rural High School
Nursing
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Nursing
Southeast Community College Area
Nursing
Central Community College
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR certified
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