Kimberly Bell-Bledsoe
Grenada,MS
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Healthcare
Ridgeland, MS
04.2023 - Current
- Provide care to home based patients and families that care for love ones.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to improve care plans based on patient needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to health regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grenada Living Center
Grenada, MS
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate record-keeping for healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, adhering to health regulations.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to improve care plans based on patient needs.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Travel CNA
Gale Healthcare
Tampa, FL
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Delivered compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive care during travel assignments.
Home Health Aide
Adoration Hospice
Grenada, MS
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a home health hospice setting.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
Secretary
City Of Grenada Planning and Zoning
Grenada, MS
04.2010 - 04.2019
- Managed scheduling and coordination of planning and zoning meetings to ensure efficient operations.
- Prepared detailed minutes and documentation for city council meetings, enhancing communication among stakeholders.
- Maintained comprehensive filing system for zoning applications, improving retrieval efficiency and record accuracy.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations for city planners, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grenada Health & Rehab
Grenada, MS
03.2000 - 09.2018
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to improve care plans based on patient needs.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grandview Nursing Home
Grenada, MS
12.1997 - 02.1999
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Dietary Server
Grandview Nursing Home
Grenada, MS
05.1995 - 10.1996
- Delivered nutritious meals while adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences of residents.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring proper food handling and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to communicate dietary needs and address concerns effectively.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grenada High School
Grenada, MS05.1995
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grenada Living Center
12.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Travel CNA
Gale Healthcare
04.2023 - 01.2025
Home Health Aide
Adoration Hospice
03.2023 - 01.2024
Secretary
City Of Grenada Planning and Zoning
04.2010 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grenada Health & Rehab
03.2000 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grandview Nursing Home
12.1997 - 02.1999
Dietary Server
Grandview Nursing Home
05.1995 - 10.1996
High School Diploma -
Grenada High School