- Avid Reader
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions
- Language learning
- Animal Care
- Committed to continuous learning and regularly seek opportunities to expand my skills
- Listening to music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Kyra Medvec
Helena,MT
Summary
Reliable Nursing Assistant with over 10 years of experience in patient support and infection control. Known for providing compassionate care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring a safe environment to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fort Harrison, Montana
08.2018 - 05.2026
- Provided direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and safety standards.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
- Built rapport with patients and their families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Masonic Home Of Montana
Helena, MT
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care activities, enhancing comfort and safety for residents.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a positive environment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Helena High School
Helena, MT06-2016
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Companionship and emotional support
- Mobility assistance
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Computer literate
- HIPAA
- Supply restocking
- Call light response
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Interests
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2018 - 05.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Masonic Home Of Montana
10.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Helena High School
Awards
Received multiple awards during my 7-year employment at Fort Harrison Medical Center, including Good Catch, Meadowlark, Special Contribution, and ICARE awards.