Kaylin Spencer
Butler
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in home settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Heartland Hospice
09.2018 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
CNA
Adrian Manor
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Direct Support Professional
Arc Of The Ozarks
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin MONo Degree - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MOHigh School Diploma -
Butler High School
Butler, MO05.2016
Skills
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Responding to Emergencies
- EMR Systems
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Wound Care
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Assessments
- Compassionate Caregiver
Timeline
CNA
Heartland Hospice
09.2018 - Current
CNA
Adrian Manor
01.2018 - 06.2019
Direct Support Professional
Arc Of The Ozarks
11.2016 - 05.2017
No Degree - Psychology
Missouri Southern State University
No Degree - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
High School Diploma -
Butler High School
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