Paris Whitney
Kalamazoo
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Absolute Home Care
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
CNA
FirstLight HomeCare
Howell, MI
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
CNA
Brookdale Assisted Living
Portage, MI
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fenton Senior High School
Fenton, MI05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Pre-PA
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04-2026
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- Toileting assistance
- Direct patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR Certified
- Mandt Training
- Blood-Borne Pathogen Training
Timeline
CNA
Absolute Home Care
09.2024 - Current
CNA
Brookdale Assisted Living
01.2024 - 04.2024
CNA
FirstLight HomeCare
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fenton Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Pre-PA
Western Michigan University