certified nursing assistant resume example with 18+ years of experience
Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
South Carolina-Certified Nursing Assistant bringing 36 years of experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Skills
Work History
02/2008 to Current Certified Nursing Assistant Cadia Healthcare | Hagerstown, MD,
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Employed mobility devices and utilize equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Attended to patients in 44-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
11/2003 to 02/2008 Certified Medication Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant Cadia Healthcare | Hyattsville, MD,
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Attended to patients in 118-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
12/2002 to 10/2007 Certified Nursing Assistant Richland Pines | City, STATE,
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheel-chairs and preparing assistive devices
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing
Education
Expected in 06/2010 Associate of Applied Science | Medical Assisting ECPI University , Columbia, SC,
Expected in 10/1982 High School Diploma | Walerboro High School , Walterboro, SC,
Certifications
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Home Health Aid Certified (HHA)
- Certified Nurses Aide
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- ECPI University
- Walerboro High School
Job Titles Held:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Medication Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science
- High School Diploma
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