Taylor Fraikes
Kelliher
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living. Demonstrated ability to report changes in patient conditions to medical staff and respond effectively to emergency situations. Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records while adhering to infection control protocols. Provided compassionate support to patients and families during critical times, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout care processes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
Blackduck
01.2023 - Current
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northome High School
Northome, MN05-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR documentation
- Compassionate communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Health and safety
- Patient care and safety
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Northome High School