Kylie Anzalone
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over 4 years of experience in long-term care, specializing in memory support and resident-centered activities. Proven ability to manage complex resident needs, ensure safety, and provide dignified assistance with ADLs (bathing, feeding, and mobility). Expertise in therapeutic communication, redirection, and promoting independence in daily living. Committed to enhancing comfort for vulnerable residents with cognitive impairments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascension St. John Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Obtained blood sugar levels, vital signs and EKG's per order.
- Collected specimens including urine, stool, and blood samples.
- Applied and changed non-sterile dressings.
- Applied external catheters and emptied drainage bags.
- IV insertion.
- Assisted with admission process.
- Administered medications as directed by a registered nurse or physician.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and repositioning patients.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Educated patients on health management and self-care practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint John's On The Lake
Milwaukee, WI
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, and feeding.
- Documented patient information accurately in PCC.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted with admission procedures
- Monitored vital signs, weights, and height; charting intake and output
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics, while monitoring for pressure injuries.
- Administer pills, capsules, liquids (without dose adjustments), topical creams, unwrapped suppositories, patches, and eye drops under RN delegation.
- Assisted the RN during procedures, changed non-sterile dressings, and monitored IV fluid levels.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI 08.2016 - 12.2020
Skills
- Electronic health records- Epic, PCC
- Medication administration
- Vital signs and blood sugar monitoring
- Effective communication with interdisciplinary team, residents and caregivers
- IV insertion
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascension St. John Hospital
12.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
08.2016 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint John's On The Lake
02.2016 - 11.2018