Kiersten Dunham
Sedalia
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.
Note: I don’t have much experience with animal care other than having my own pets. Although I do admire and empathize any animal. I love to take care of my pets and any other in need. I’m hoping to further educate myself in veterinary care. I would love to go to veterinary school and get a degree to help any animal in need.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
Sylvia G Thompson
Sedalia
11.2023 - Current
- Daily cleaning and sanitizing
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness in patient areas, adhering to health standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with team members to create individualized care plans.
- Educated residents on proper hygiene and wellness practices regularly.
- Supported recreational activities, promoting engagement and social interaction.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Volunteer
Sedalia Animal Shelter
Sedalia
01.2026 - 01.2026
- Assisted with daily care and feeding of shelter animals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of animal enclosures and common areas.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
Education
Smithton School District
Smithton, MOCompleted CNA Class - Nursing
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO 01.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Daily living assistance
- Patient engagement
- Health education
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support
- Organizational skills
- End-of-life care
- Health monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Lifting and transferring
- Emergency response
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Volunteer
Sedalia Animal Shelter
01.2026 - 01.2026
CNA
Sylvia G Thompson
11.2023 - Current
Completed CNA Class - Nursing
State Fair Community College
01.2023 - 04.2024
Smithton School District