Kirsa Murray

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided direct patient care in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting for long-term and short-term residents
• Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support
• Performed vital signs monitoring and documented patient information in EMR systems
• Assisted with safe patient transfers, repositioning, and ambulation using lift equipment and proper safety techniques
• Supported care for medically complex patients including cardiac, post-acute, and rehabilitation cases
• Maintained infection control standards and ensured patient safety and dignity at all times
• Communicated changes in patient condition promptly to licensed nursing staff

Leadership / Training Responsibilities:

• Trained and oriented newly hired CNAs on facility policies, patient care standards, and safety procedures
• Provided hands-on clinical training and mentorship to CNA students from affiliated CNA training programs
• Supported competency development by demonstrating proper techniques for ADLs, transfers, and patient safety practices
• Assisted in onboarding and integrating new staff into unit workflows and expectations

Key Accomplishments:

• Delivered direct care for a patient with an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) under nursing supervision, supporting complex cardiac care needs
• Trusted as a CNA trainer for both new hires and CNA students, demonstrating leadership and clinical expertise
• Recognized for consistency, reliability, and ability to support both patient care and staff development
• Strengthened experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, and medically complex patient populations

• Key Responsibilities:
• Provided direct patient care across hospital and skilled nursing facility settings on travel assignments
• Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing, and mobility support
• Obtained and recorded vital signs and documented patient information in EMR systems
• Supported safe patient transfers, repositioning, and fall prevention protocols
• Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks as directed while adapting to new clinical environments and workflows
• Maintained compliance with facility policies and delivered consistent, high-quality patient care across assignments

Key Accomplishments:

• Delivered competent care in high-acuity settings including ventilator units with tracheostomy care experience
• Demonstrated strong adaptability by integrating quickly into multiple healthcare teams and facility systems
• Maintained patient safety and quality care standards across diverse clinical environments

• Key Responsibilities:
• Provided specialized care for patients with spinal cord injuries including paraplegia and quadriplegia
• Assisted with ADLs while supporting varying levels of mobility and functional independence
• Performed safe patient transfers using mechanical lifts, slide boards, and rehab mobility equipment
• Conducted bladder scans and supported intermittent catheterization programs per care plan
• Assisted with structured bowel programs, including scheduled bowel care routines and outcome monitoring
• Performed regular repositioning to prevent pressure injuries and maintain skin integrity
• Monitored vital signs and reported neurological or medical changes to nursing staff
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams to support patient recovery goals and care plans

Key Accomplishments:

• Provided competent, consistent care for high-acuity spinal cord injury patients with complex elimination and mobility needs
• Developed strong proficiency in bladder and bowel management programs within a specialized rehabilitation setting
• Maintained high standards of safety, dignity, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute rehab environment
• Built strong teamwork skills within interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams including nursing and therapy staff