Kayla Belanger
Chaska
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Chaska Heights Senior Living, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate communication and emotional support, enhancing patient satisfaction significantly. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and teamwork, consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining patient dignity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Chaska Heights Senior Living
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
The Wealshire Of Bloomington
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
Good Samaritan Society
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Rasmussen University
Saint Cloud02-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
Employee Excellence Award
I was nominated by residents within the Chaska Heights Community for the Employee Excellence Award.
Timeline
CNA
Chaska Heights Senior Living
10.2021 - Current
CNA
The Wealshire Of Bloomington
02.2021 - 08.2021
CNA
Good Samaritan Society
08.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Health Administration
Rasmussen University
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