Tracey Kirkland
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at MaineHealth, skilled in direct patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven track record of enhancing patient independence and safety through effective communication and individualized care plans. A reliable team player dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prince Point
Portland, ME
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote hygiene standards.
- Supported mobility assistance, enhancing patient independence and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seaside Nursing&Rehabilitation
Portland, ME
07.2025 - 05.2026
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland
Portland, ME
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care routines.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills in patient care practices.
- Advocated for patients' needs, fostering a supportive environment within the facility.
- 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.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vineyard Post Acute
Petaluma, CA
07.2022 - 02.2023
- 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, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avalon Sonora Care Center
Sonora, CA
12.2019 - 02.2021
- 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.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Education
Sterile Processing Tech
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PABachelor of Arts -
University Texas, El Paso
El Paso, TXCertified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
College of Southern Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prince Point
04.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seaside Nursing&Rehabilitation
07.2025 - 05.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center
04.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland
10.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vineyard Post Acute
07.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avalon Sonora Care Center
12.2019 - 02.2021
Sterile Processing Tech
Penn Foster Career School
Bachelor of Arts -
University Texas, El Paso
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
College of Southern Las Vegas