Kendra Williams
Montpelier
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital
Montpelier
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and work areas.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide support and companionship.
- Documented patient information accurately in medical records systems.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Supported nursing staff during procedures by preparing necessary supplies.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education
Bear Lake High School
Montpelier, IDSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Wound care assistance
- Daily living support
- HIPAA compliance
- Comfort optimization
- Safety protocol adherence
- Compassionate care
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Transfer techniques
- Specimen collection
- Supporting personal needs
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient lifting
- Patient relationship building
- Electronic charting
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Healthcare ethics
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Reliable team player
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Performing patient intakes
- Trustworthy companion
- Vital sign recording
- Quality assurance
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Mobility assistance
- Patient care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Maintaining privacy
- Admitting support
- Safety precautions
- End-of-life care
- Feeding assistance
- Patient relations
- Inpatient care
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Toileting assistance
Timeline
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Bear Lake High School