Valene Kennedy
Waimea,HI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Roberts Hawaii
Honoka'a, Hawaii
09.2021 - Current
- Safely transported students to and from school and events.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure bus safety and compliance.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a safe travel environment.
- Assisted students with special needs during boarding and disembarking.
Certifi nurse training
Honokaa hospital
Honoka'a, MI
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted with daily living activities to support patient comfort and hygiene.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant
Island CPR
07.2025 - 08.2025
Honokaa High School
Honokaa, HiSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Student monitoring
- Route planning
- vital sign monitoring
- patient assessment
- personal care assistance
- healthcare documentation
- student safety management
- behavioral monitoring
- route planning
- effective communication
- team collaboration
- problem solving
- Basic life support
- Feeding assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Healthcare ethics
- Range of motion exercises
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Monitor vitals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR certification
Certification
- Certificate of completion Hawaii state approved certified nurse aide course
- Heart saver certificate issued 8/5/25 expired 08/2027
- Basic life support provider certificate issued in 8/4/25 expires on 8/2027
- Hawaii department of commerce & consumer Affairs nurse aide certification certified 10/31/2025 expires 10/31/2027 certification # HI000021804E
Timeline
Certifi nurse training
Honokaa hospital
07.2025 - 10.2025
Certified Nurse Assistant
Island CPR
07.2025 - 08.2025
School Bus Driver
Roberts Hawaii
09.2021 - Current
Honokaa High School