Kelli Ferguson

682-***-**** adtco0@r.postjobfree.com Springtown, TX 76082

SUMMARY

Certified Nursing Assistant offering 10 plus years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. SKILLS

Calm and level-headed under duress

Patient relations

Monitoring fluids

Collecting vital signs

Charting expertise

Able to lift 50 pounds

EXPERIENCE

CNA, Hilltop Park Rehabilitation, November 2020-Current Weatherford, Tx

Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations. Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.

Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.

Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience. Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment. Delivered high level of care to every patient.

Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Private Caregiver, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Mills, January 2019-May 2020 Blanchard, OK

Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety. Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans. Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction. Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments. Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection. Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations. Mental Health Technician/CNA, SSMhealth-St. Anthony's Behavioral Health South, January 2019-March 2020

Oklahoma City, OK

Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu. Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication. Effectively managed daily charting for each patient. Patient Care Technician/CNA, Ascension - St. John's Medical Center, April 2017-December 2019 Tulsa, OK

Vital Signs

Assist patient to restroom

Assist nurses with dressing changes

Feeding

Glucometer checks

Q2 turns

Charting I/O's

Emptying Catheters

Emptying Drains

Lifts/Transfers

Bathing/Showers

Private Caregiver, Jennifer Brumley, March 2016-October 2016 Bootleg, TX

Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living. Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety. Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.

Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection. CNA, St. Anthony's Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing, September 2015-March 2016 Clovis, NM

Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations. Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.

Hospice Aide, Interim HealthCare, July 2013-September 2015 Clovis, NM

Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness. Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times. Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing. Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.

Entertained patients with engaging conversation and activities. Reported patient changes to nurses or care team.

Helped with meal delivery, feeding and clean-up.

Private Caregiver, Elmer White, March 2011-September 2014 Grady, NM

Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety. Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs. Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.