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Meghan Kiser

Abingdon

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation. Strong clinical skills in vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Proven ability to build rapport with patients and families while upholding professional standards. Previous roles resulted in enhanced patient satisfaction and improved quality of care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

NHC HealthCare, Fort Oglethorpe
Bristol
05.2024 - Current
  • Transported residents within facility to meet individual needs.
  • Responded promptly to patient call lights and addressed requests appropriately.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and transfers, ensuring proper body mechanics.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques to enhance independence.
  • Monitored physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient conditions for timely medical intervention.
  • Supported residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Fostered collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve care plan objectives.
  • Participated in educational programs to enhance knowledge of healthcare practices.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kissito Healthcare - Maple Grove
Lebanon
03.2020 - 02.2022
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.

Fitting Room Associate

Walmart
Lebanon
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate sizes and styles of clothing items.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and store credits in compliance with company policy.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve department goals efficiently.
  • Stocked supplies, including hangers and garment bags for customer use in fitting rooms.
  • Directed phone calls to respective departments to ensure prompt responses.

Education

High School Diploma -

Honaker High School
Honaker, VA
06-2021

Associate Degree in Psychology - Psychiatric Nursing

Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Compassionate care
  • Basic life support
  • Emergency response
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant In VA and TN
  • CPR and BLS
  • Valid Driver's License

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

NHC HealthCare, Fort Oglethorpe
05.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kissito Healthcare - Maple Grove
03.2020 - 02.2022

Fitting Room Associate

Walmart
06.2019 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Honaker High School

Associate Degree in Psychology - Psychiatric Nursing

Virginia Highlands Community College

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