Selene McKenzie
San Jose,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated with a natural ability to connect with patients and provide quality care. Understands basic patient care principles and proficient in vital signs monitoring and assisting with daily living activities. Committed to making a positive impact by ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/Advanced CMA
Empire Care Facilities
09.2023 - 02.2025
- 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 well-being.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Hospice Aide
Agape Hospice Care
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
CNA/MED TECH
Sterling Estates Senior Living Community
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- 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.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Allied Health
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Chapel Hill High School
Douglasville, GA05-2019
Skills
- Time management
- Catheter care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Medical record documentation
- End-of-life care
- Medication administration
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Medication Aide Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
CNA/Advanced CMA
Empire Care Facilities
09.2023 - 02.2025
Hospice Aide
Agape Hospice Care
07.2023 - 01.2024
CNA/MED TECH
Sterling Estates Senior Living Community
10.2022 - 07.2023
- CPR/AED Certification
- Medication Aide Certification
Allied Health
Chattahoochee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Chapel Hill High School
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