Kyonna Edwards
Lansing,MI
Summary
Early childhood education professional, known for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Proven ability to foster nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. Valued team collaborator with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in child development and classroom management.
Experienced with patient care and support, delivering compassionate assistance in daily living activities. Utilizes effective communication and teamwork skills to enhance patient comfort and safety. Knowledge of maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring clean environment in clinical settings.
Experienced with venipuncture techniques and patient interaction in clinical settings. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen collection. Track record of maintaining patient comfort and fostering calm environment during procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Child Care
01.2015 - Current
- Provide child care services including helping with learning, reading books, bathing, and nutritional meals
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
CNA
DRM
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Esthetician
AVEDA DOUGLAS J
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Esthetician Program
- Esthetician Program
- Educated clients on proper skincare routine maintenance and guided them in selecting appropriate home care products.
- Maintained strict sanitation protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment for both staff and clients.
- Performed various facial treatments for optimal skin health, including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and LED therapy.
- Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
- Established long-lasting relationships with clients by providing personalized care and consistently delivering outstanding results.
- Recommended retail products for at-home use.
- Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
Future Nursing Club
09.2015 - 05.2016
Cashier
Lansing Lugnuts
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Lansing Community College - Nursing Education
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI01-2027
No Degree - Phlebotomy
DRM
Lansing, MI02-2025
No Degree - CNA
DRM
Lansing, MI02-2025
Child Development
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI01-2023
Esthetician -
Douglas J Aveda
01.2020
High school -
J.W. Sexton high school
Lansing Charter Twp, MI01.2016
Skills
- CPR
- Bloodborne Pathogen Certified
- Web Design
- Numeracy Skills
- Core Competencies
- Communication Skills
- Accuracy
- Customer Service Skills
- Problem Solving
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Adult Tympanic Temp
- Facials
- Body Waxing
- Selling Products
- Eyebrow Tinting
- Vitals
- Open Fracture
- Sanitation
- Measuring Oxygen Saturation
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
- Lesson planning
- Observational skills
- Activity planning
- Training in food handling preparation
- Early childhood education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Adaptable to change
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Healthcare ethics
- Medical terminology
- Patient care excellence
- Patient safety
- Physical assessments
- Professional bedside manner
- Transfer techniques
- Range of motion exercises
- Infection control procedures
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Certified nursing assistant
- Order of draw
- Phlebotomy technician (PT)
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
Communication Skills
HIGH COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Certification
- Preschool Curriculum & Assessment Credential– Offered by professional development organizations focusing on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
CNA
DRM
02.2025 - 02.2025
Esthetician
AVEDA DOUGLAS J
08.2019 - 02.2020
Future Nursing Club
09.2015 - 05.2016
Cashier
Lansing Lugnuts
04.2015 - 08.2015
Preschool Teacher
Child Care
01.2015 - Current
Esthetician -
Douglas J Aveda
- Preschool Curriculum & Assessment Credential– Offered by professional development organizations focusing on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Lansing Community College - Nursing Education
Lansing Community College
No Degree - Phlebotomy
DRM
No Degree - CNA
DRM
Child Development
Lansing Community College
High school -
J.W. Sexton high school
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