Hi, I’m
McKenna Booms
Harbor Beach
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Harbor Beach Community Hospital, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective teamwork. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and committed to maintaining a safe, sterile environment, ensuring dignity and comfort for all patients.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Harbor Beach Community Hospital
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, ensuring a safe and sterile environment.
- Supported nursing team in executing care plans, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Harbor Beach Community Hospital
Dietary Aide
05.2022 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Prepared and served nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and patient preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas, adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of food supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with dietitians to adjust meal plans based on individual patient needs.
- Trained new staff on proper food handling procedures and kitchen operations.
- Implemented feedback from patients to enhance meal quality and service efficiency.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures, minimizing risk of contamination or illness.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
Education
Saginaw Valley State UniversityBay City, MI
High School Diploma
12-2028
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- End-of-life care
- Inpatient care
- Supporting personal needs
- Compassionate caregiver
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Harbor Beach Community Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Dietary Aide
Harbor Beach Community Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2024
Saginaw Valley State University
High School Diploma