KARA NILES
11330 Sturgis Road, Summerset
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with residents/patients and families. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village at Skyline Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored and documented vital signs, maintaining accurate patient records for healthcare team.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethesda of Beresford
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Some college (No degree) - Nursing, Health Science
South Dakota State University College of Nursing
Rapid City, SD12-2026
Skills
- Quick Problem Solver
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) support
- Patient Relations
- Compassionate caregiver
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- BLS Certification - CPR and AED (American Heart Association)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village at Skyline Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care
05.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethesda of Beresford
03.2022 - 01.2025
Some college (No degree) - Nursing, Health Science
South Dakota State University College of Nursing