Santina O. Kent
Newport News,VA
Summary
Personable and compassionate individual dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and support. Possesses foundational knowledge in patient hygiene and comfort, along with skills in basic medical procedures and documentation. Capable of contributing to patient well-being and enhancing overall healthcare experience.
Overview
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Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
02.2025 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
01.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized proper body mechanics during transfers and positioning, ensuring patient safety while minimizing risk of injury.
- Implemented individualized exercise routines as directed by physical therapists or physicians in order to increase mobility levels among patients.
- Provided accurate documentation of patient information and progress, ensuring effective communication between healthcare team members.
- Assisted residents during meal times by cutting food items into smaller pieces or even feeding them when necessary ensuring they received adequate nutrition.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area within the facility that adhered to all health and safety regulations set forth by state guidelines.
- Established relationships based on trust with patients by actively listening to their concerns or fears regarding their treatment plan.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to nursing staff promptly, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various needs.
- Assisted in daily living activities for patients, promoting independence and dignity throughout the caregiving process.
- Supported nursing staff during medical procedures by providing necessary supplies and equipment, as well as assisting in patient positioning
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Fresh Start Technical School
12-2024
Associate degree - Business Administration
Excelsior Community College
09.2022
Bachelor’s degree - Marketing Major
Excelsior Community College
09.2022
High School - CSEC PASSES: English language, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Business, Social studies, Information Technology, History
Thompson Town High School
07.2017
Skills
- Certified in CPR and AED techniques
- Adaptable to change
- Basic life support
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Certified nursing assistant
- Multitasking capacity
- Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Conflict resolution
- Empathetic communication
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Feeding assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Blood pressure measurement
- Emergency response
- Range of motion exercises
- Hands-on personal care
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Patient-focused care
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Patient relationship building
- Companionship and emotional support
- Valid driver's license
- Complex Problem-solving
- Inpatient care
- Mobility assistance
- Trustworthy companion
- Quality assurance
- Feeding assistance expert
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Quick problem solver
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant License
- Certificate of completion in basic life support
- Certificate of completion in C.N.A
Accomplishments
- Student Prefect
- Student Leader
- Exceptional academic performance in English literature,Social Studies and English
- Most outstanding Certified Nurse Assistant student at Freshstart Technical (2024)
References
Provided upon request.
Certified Nursing Assistance License
Certification Name: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Issuing Organization: Fresh Start Technical
Date Obtained: 12/12/2025
Expires: 12/12/2026
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumn Lake Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
Associate degree - Business Administration
Excelsior Community College
High School - CSEC PASSES: English language, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Business, Social studies, Information Technology, History
Thompson Town High School
Graduate Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Fresh Start Technical School
Bachelor’s degree - Marketing Major
Excelsior Community College