Kylie Finnegan
Locust Dale,VA
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Private Caregiving
Fredericksburg, Virginia
02.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
CNA
Berea health and rehab
Warrenton, Virginia
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
CNA
Paramount Senior Living
Fredericksburg, Virginia
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Time management/customer service.
- Most importantly, make sure every resident was taken care of, happy and healthy.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
Locust Grove , VA
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Delivered group and individual needs-based training to personnel.
- Encouraged open communication between trainees and management throughout the learning process.
- Customer service, cash handling, food prep and safety, running shifts and inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange County High School
Orange, VA06-2018
Skills
- Basic life support
- Emotional support
- Wound care
- Toileting assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
Timeline
CNA
Berea health and rehab
08.2022 - 08.2023
CNA
Mary Washington Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2022
CNA
Private Caregiving
02.2019 - Current
CNA
Paramount Senior Living
11.2018 - 06.2020
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
10.2016 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Orange County High School