Erica Kenneally
Seekonk
Summary
Dedicated and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant II with 10 years of experience in Adult and Pediatric medical-surgical units and emergency settings. Skilled in patient-focused care, teamwork, and maintaining safety standards. Graduating from Rhode Island College in December 2026. Seeking a Nursing Intern position in Pediatric Emergency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant II
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Providence, RI
04.2022 - Current
- Provide compassionate bedside care to pediatric patients, ranging from infants to adolescents.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Monitor and document vital signs, weight, intake/output, and report changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assist RNs and physicians during examinations, diagnostic testing, and procedures in pediatric settings.
- Collect specimens such as blood draws and urine.
- Operate medical equipment such as thermometers, pulse oximeters, and pediatric monitoring devices accurately.
- Establish trust and rapport with children through play, distraction techniques, and age-appropriate communication.
- Accurately record patient information in electronic health records (EHR) following HIPAA and facility guidelines.
- Adhere to all safety, sanitation, and confidentiality protocols.
- Participate in quality assurance and continuing education to maintain pediatric CNA certification standards.
- Employed with Lifespan/Brown University Health since 2016
Behavioral Health Specialist
Bradley Hospital
East Providence, RI
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions, fostering a supportive environment.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during acute behavioral health episodes to ensure safety.
- Assisted adolescents in developing healthy coping skills that contributed to sustained behavioral changes.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote social skills and emotional regulation.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for residents, conducting regular room checks and addressing any concerns.
Emergency Room-Certified Nursing Assistant II
Mariam Hospital
Providence, RI
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, improving workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs, accurately documenting changes to support clinical decision-making.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency environment.
Education
Bachelor’s - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI12.2026
License - EMT
NREMT- National EMS Institute
02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln05.2016
Diploma -
Seekonk High School
Seekonk, MA06.2015
Skills
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant II
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- BERT- Behavioral Health Emergency Response Team
- CPR/BLS- Re-certified annually
- Phlebotomy certified 2018
- Restraint/De-escalation training- Annual training
- Emergency Room Code Training-2018
- Dean’s List- Rhode Island College
- Kiwanis Community service Award- High School
- Stem Cell Science Excellence Award- High School
Timeline
Nursing Assistant II
Hasbro Children's Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Specialist
Bradley Hospital
04.2020 - 02.2022
Emergency Room-Certified Nursing Assistant II
Mariam Hospital
08.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor’s - Nursing
Rhode Island College
License - EMT
NREMT- National EMS Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Community College of Rhode Island
Diploma -
Seekonk High School