Kendall Gibson
Pana
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with experience at Shelbyville Manor, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and infection control procedures, I effectively enhanced patient comfort and safety while fostering a supportive environment. Committed to delivering exceptional care and promoting patient participation in therapeutic activities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA Student/ CNA
Shelbyville Manor
Shelbyville
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Monitored food intake of assigned patients during meal times and recorded it on appropriate forms.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or treatment regimens.
- Encouraged patient participation in therapeutic activities such as walking, stretching exercises or physical therapy sessions.
- Provided emotional support to patient and family members.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established policies and procedures.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of patients and reported to nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Resident Assistant
Hawthorne Inn
Shelbyville
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Compiled residents' daily activities and quantities of supplies used to prepare reports
- Implemented educational programs focusing on personal development topics such as study skills, time management, stress management.
- Educated residents on university policies and procedures related to residential living.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
Pana
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Prepacked bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and typed and affixed labels.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
- Received written prescription or refill requests, verifying information for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepared compound medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Educated patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and storage requirements.
- Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pana High School
Pana, Illinois05-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical documentation
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Professional bedside manner
- Basic life support
- Medical terminology
- Range of motion exercises
- Healthcare ethics
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care excellence
- Personal care assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Transfer techniques
- Patient safety
- Infection control procedures
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Pain management
- Preparing meals
- Community activities
- Medical equipment operation
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
CNA Student/ CNA
Shelbyville Manor
12.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
Hawthorne Inn
08.2024 - 12.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2023 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Pana High School