Mkayla Ippolito
Brighton
Summary
Dedicated CNA committed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach. Certified CNA offering 12+ years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Compassionate CNA accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Experienced Healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated with CNA certification. Helpful Nursing Assistant committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress .
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Respiratory Therapist Assistant
University of Colorado
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted the Respiratory Therapists with help that they needed which could be home O2 evaluations, FVCs, flutters, trach care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- Float around the hospital to different units and work where I am needed.
- Worked in the ICU and got lots of training.
CNA
Craig Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Direct Support Professional
ABLE A Better Life Experience
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Administered medications, collected specimens or drew blood to assist with diagnostic and treatment protocols.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to patients.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with allocating small expenses to prepare and assess budgetary needs.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, e-mail and faxes.
- Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom.
Direct Support Professional
North Metro Community Services Inc.
09.2009 - 06.2019
- Administered medications, collected specimens or drew blood to assist with diagnostic and treatment protocols.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with allocating small expenses to prepare and assess budgetary needs.
CNA
Denver Health
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Dental Assitant - Healthcare
Pima Medical Institute
Aurora, COAssociate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO07-2025
Skills
- Respiratory equipment training
- Collecting specimens
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Monitoring fluids
- General housekeeping ability
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Performing patient intakes
- Collecting vital signs
- Preparing meals
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient relations
- Infection control procedures
- Helping with medication
- Quick problem solver
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Valid CO driver's license
- Charting expertise
- Reliable transportation
- Microsoft Office
- Understands medical procedures
- Understands mobility assistance needs
Certification
- CNA License
Experience
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Education and Training
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Certified Nursing Assistant/Respiratory Therapist Assistant
University of Colorado
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2023
CNA
Craig Hospital
05.2020 - 01.2021
Direct Support Professional
ABLE A Better Life Experience
07.2019 - 05.2020
CNA
Denver Health
04.2017 - 03.2018
Direct Support Professional
North Metro Community Services Inc.
09.2009 - 06.2019
Dental Assitant - Healthcare
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Brighton High School
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
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