Kaleb Yost
Saint Joe
Summary
Dedicated Travel CNA with extensive experience at Medical Solutions, skilled in compassionate patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to respond effectively in emergencies and implement care plans, enhancing patient comfort and safety. Committed to fostering positive relationships through empathy and active listening, ensuring high-quality support for diverse patient needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
Medical Solutions
1010 N. 102nd Street, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68114
04.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA/ER Technician
Baxter Health
624 Hospital Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Certification of Completion - Nursing Assistant
Arkansas State University, Mountain Home, AR, US
1600 S College St, Mountain Home, AR 72653-532606-2020
High School Diploma -
Mountain Home High School
500 Bomber Blvd, Mountain Home, AR 7265305-2020
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- IV management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Collecting specimens
- Documenting behaviors
- Monitoring fluids
- Care plan implementation
- Infection control procedures
- Range of motion exercises
- Toileting assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Geriatric care
- Intervention management
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior treatment plans
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS Certified
- Past CPI training
Timeline
Travel CNA
Medical Solutions
04.2023 - Current
CNA/ER Technician
Baxter Health
06.2020 - 04.2023
Certification of Completion - Nursing Assistant
Arkansas State University, Mountain Home, AR, US
High School Diploma -
Mountain Home High School