Certified Nursing Assistant Resume Example Aztec Health Care

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with 5 years of experience in patient care settings. Dedicated and patient-focused. Excellent communication skills. Team player capable of interacting with workers and patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Reliable with good bedside manner. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Capable of assisting with administrating bandages, restocking supplies and updating electronic health records. Willingly to learn new skills and have extensive experience gained through trainings and clinicals. Always wanting to further education and experience.

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant, 11/2018 to CurrentAztec Health Care - Aztec, NM

Cared for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, physical disabilities and those diagnosed with respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Ensuring resident safety.
Evaluate and monitor residents to identify new or pervious wounds, behavioral concerns or changes in eating patterns.
Analysis residents medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Check and record daily or PRN vitals; temperature, blood pressure and oxygen levels on individuals to stay on top of symptoms and keep RNs informed of changes, document observations.
Assist and encourage residents in bathing, grooming, nail care, mouth care, hair care and other hygiene needs along with toileting, dressing, and feeding.
Assist residents with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, wheelchairs, toilets including transports between rooms or areas.
Overlook and maintain group living areas, nurse stations, computers, rails, shower rooms, and carts.
Clean and prepare rooms; changing linens, making beds, pick up litter , removing trash, and collecting soiled laundry between residents, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
Answer call lights and assist residents with requests or questions.
Turn and route bedfast residents to avoid bedsores.
Empty and record output for residents with catheter drainage bags.
Assist in serving food or feeling residents needing assistance and recording food or liquid intake and output.
Documentation of ADL's performed by resident.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on care to residents under RN supervision.
Train new hires for coordinated care that complies with company polices and guidelines.

Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/2018 to 03/2019Comfort Keepers - Durango, CO

Assisting client with ADLs including dressing, oral care, hair care, grooming, skin and nail care.
Assisted client to and from bed, chair, and toilet.
Assisted client in ROM, daily walks or exercises.
Encouraging clients to take part in caring for themselves by introducing and teaching new techniques administered by PT or family members such as a cane, walker, and using special eating utensils.
Prepared nutritious meals throughout the day by following clients dietary requirements and nutrition standards along with encouragement of liquids.
Coordinated and participated in client's hobbies or daily duties including puzzles, coloring, crocheting, attending weekly/ monthly meetings, Sunday services, and more.
Recorded client information by making daily entries in client's folder for oncoming shift; informing agency nursing supervisor of changes or unusual conditions.
Assisting family members to help care for their loved ones after hours by introducing and teaching appropriate ways to properly lift, turn, and re-position clients.
Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following families cleaning schedule such as changing linens, dusting, vacuuming, maintaining all areas of the household, handling personal laundry, etc.
Complying to agencies ethic codes that protected the confidentially of client's information.

Home Health Aide, 05/2018 to 12/2018Sunshine Gardens Senior Community - Durango, CO

Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Accompanied clients to medical appointments, doctors' offices or errands.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.

Home Health Aide, 08/2017 to 04/2018Southwestern Home Health Care - Farmington , NM

Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report client progress.
Assisted clients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and household cleaning.
Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Education

Nurse's Aide Training , 2018

Intergrated Health Solutions Inc., - Farmington, NM

Some College (No Degree), Surgical Technology

San Juan College - Farmington, NM

Skills

Patient-focused care
Companionship and emotional support
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Vital signs and patient observation
Efficient and reliable team player

HIPAA and patient privacy
Communication skills
Time management and Organization
Proficient in computers skills

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Aztec Health Care
Comfort Keepers
Sunshine Gardens Senior Community
Southwestern Home Health Care

School Attended

Intergrated Health Solutions Inc.,
San Juan College

Job Titles Held:

Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aide

Degrees

Nurse's Aide Training , 2018
Some College (No Degree) , Surgical Technology

Certified Nursing Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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