Kelsey Harrington
Jackson
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, acute care, home health, assisted living, hospitals, pysch and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, ambulation, toileting, daily living activities, transfers, and clinical documentation. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Medical Solutions
Omaha
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Adhered to safety protocols while using medical equipment and supplies effectively.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Home of Grace
Jackson
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery processes.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
CNA
Infiniti Healthcare Staffing
Jackson
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
CNA
Mississippi State Hospital
Jackson
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Adhered to safety protocols while using medical equipment and supplies effectively.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Dialysis Technician
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored patient vitals during dialysis treatments to ensure safety and comfort.
- Prepared dialysis machines and supplies for patient procedures efficiently and accurately.
- Educated patients on treatment processes, encouraging questions for clarity and understanding.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatments and adjustments in electronic health systems.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to maintain a safe treatment environment at the facility.
- Trained new technicians on operational procedures and best practices in dialysis care.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Assisted nurses with inserting catheters into patients for hemodialysis treatments.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operation during dialysis treatment.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
CNA
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jackson
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Adhered to safety protocols while using medical equipment and supplies effectively.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
CNA
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care delivery.
- Adhered to safety protocols while using medical equipment and supplies effectively.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
CNA
Rolling Hills Developmental Center
Starkville
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery processes.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Adhered to safety protocols while using medical equipment and supplies effectively.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS 08.2021 - 08.2023
Louisville High School
Louisville , MSSkills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Activities of daily living
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Training and education
- Attention to detail
- Toileting assistance
- Patient transfers
- End-of-life care
- Wound care
- Bathing assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Basic life support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Multitasking and organization
- Clinical documentation
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Infection control practices
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Urinary catheter care
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Colostomy care
- Documenting behaviors
- Blood glucose testing
- Electronic charting
Psych
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- MS License- 1001461
- PA License- 20091145
Timeline
CNA
Medical Solutions
06.2025 - Current
CNA
Home of Grace
02.2024 - 06.2025
CNA
Mississippi State Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
Dialysis Technician
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
03.2023 - 08.2023
CNA
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Holmes Community College
08.2021 - 08.2023
CNA
Infiniti Healthcare Staffing
01.2020 - 06.2025
CNA
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
01.2020 - 08.2022
CNA
Rolling Hills Developmental Center
04.2015 - 03.2017
Louisville High School
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