Kylie Ament
Glenwood
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 10 years of experience at Glenwood Retirement Village, skilled in compassionate patient assistance and digital chart management. Proven ability to enhance patient care quality through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring dignity and comfort for patients with diverse needs. Committed to promoting independence and wellbeing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glenwood Retirement Village
10.2017 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Supported patient mobility through safe transfer techniques and ambulation assistance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote hygiene.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide reassurance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care practices.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Have been working as a CNA for 10 years
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society Bethany
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Have worked as a CNA for 10 years
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN01-2015
Skills
- Compassionate patient assistance
- Understanding of HIPAA compliance protocols
- Dependable team collaborator
- Patient-centered care
- Basic emergency life support
- Digital chart management
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved having all residents up for breakfast by completing morning cares with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved behaviors which led to better medication options.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offTimeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glenwood Retirement Village
10.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society Bethany
01.2015 - 08.2017
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Central Lakes College