Mikayla Kinnaman
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Looking for an employer that will help me grow, succeed, and prepare me while gaining experience and expertise in critical care with a strong background in oncology.
I'm an effective leader, problem-solver, an organized and dependable worker, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I’m always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and always eager to learn more. Works very independently or as a team, self motivated and eager to motivate others.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
LNA/Caregiver
A Place At Home
09.2023 - Current
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient's health status to case manager.
- Managed commuting and performing care to 8-18 patients daily
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
LNA
In My Home Hospice
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked supply availability and delivered supplies to patients
- Communicates with nurses involved in resident's care plan; observes, records and reports changes in resident's condition, status, or other pertinent information to nursing staff.
- Maintains calm, rational manner when dealing with others, even in situations involving conflict or crisis
- supports nurse with procedures and wound care.
- End of life care, Postmortem.
- Vitals
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05.2025
High School Diploma -
Basha Highschool
Chandler, United States05.2022
Skills
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Understands medical procedures
- Documentation procedures
- Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under stress
- General housekeeping ability
- Quick problem solver
- First Aid/CPR
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Bed transfers
- Palliative care
- Hospice Care
- Post-mortem Care
- Pain control
- Home care
- Colostomies
- Strong clinical judgment
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient Care
- Emotional Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Wound Dressing
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Charting
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Purchase orders organization
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Emptying catheter bags
- Licensed nursing assistant
- PPE Use
Timeline
LNA/Caregiver
A Place At Home
09.2023 - Current
LNA
In My Home Hospice
02.2023 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Arizona College
High School Diploma -
Basha Highschool