Nariyah Kennard
Saint Louis
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Assistant with a proven track record at Florissant Valley Rehab, adept in vital signs monitoring and offering exceptional emotional support. Skilled in fostering patient relationships and ensuring privacy. Excelled in a team-focused environment, significantly enhancing patient care quality. Trained and mentored new staff, demonstrating motivational skills and a positive attitude.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Energetic Nurse Aide with 2 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Florissant Valley Rehab
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
Cashier Team Lead
Mcdonalds
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
Education
GED -
Usahello
Online01-2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- Emotional support
- Motivational skills
- Patient positioning
- Feeding assistance
- Staff assistance
- Patient charting
- Call light response
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Clinical skills
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Patient lifting
- Outpatient care
- Reliable team player
- Light housekeeping
- Transporting patients
- Inpatient care
- Dressing assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Indirect patient care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient management
- Preparing meals
- Positive attitude
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Florissant Valley Rehab
03.2023 - 05.2023
Cashier Team Lead
Mcdonalds
06.2022 - 01.2023
GED -
Usahello
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