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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 19 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. 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. 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 . Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 19+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Hardworking and reliable CNA with strong ability in team work. Offering AA, In nursing and AS in Nursing. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
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Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant
Newaygo , MISpectrum Health/Sep 2015 to Current
Newaygo , MISpectrum Health/Sep 2015 to Current
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- 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.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Used mobility devices and therapeutic equipment to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
Registered Nursing Student
Caledonia , MISpectrum Health/Apr 2020 to Jul 2021
Caledonia , MISpectrum Health/Apr 2020 to Jul 2021
- Obtained laboratory specimens by applying phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Delivered meals and snacks, helped patients feed themselves and documented intake for medical records.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
- Initiated standard medical care, including vital sign monitoring and medication administration.
- Provided compassionate patient care for required caseload.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Monitored patient status and reported update to senior medical staff.
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed all charts to check for special conditions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
City , STATEGood Samaritan/Jul 2014 to Apr 2015
City , STATEGood Samaritan/Jul 2014 to Apr 2015
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
Education and Training
Associate of Arts: NursingDAYTONA STATE COLLEGEMay 2018City
Associate of Science: NursingGwinnett CollegeExpected in Jul 2021City, State
Certifications
- Licensed CNA - 2005
- NURSING, INDIGO MANOR - 2015-2021
- Certified Nursing Assistant- 2005-2021
- CPR
- RN Graduate July 2021
Accomplishments
- Family Support - Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.
- Assessment - Executed full patient assessments, including NG and G tubes.
- Documentation - Documented patient information obtained from intake interviews.
- Reporting - Prepared regular charts on patient's health related history, medication restrictions and allergies.
- Patient Education - Educated patients about medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
- OSHA Compliance - Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.
- Documentation - Documented patient intake information.
- Physician Support - Consistently praised by physicians for efficient assistance in minor surgical procedures and patient handling.
- Patient Care - Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Living Assistance - Served meals, assisted with feeding ambulating and turning and positioning in bed.
- Nursing Supervision - Supervised ancillary staff of 10 on-call nurses.
- Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Activities and Honors
- National Association of School Nurses
- NSNA (National Student Nurses Association) active member, current
- Society of Pediatric Nurses
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
- Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
- Member, Alumni Association
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School Attended
- DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
- Gwinnett College
Job Titles Held:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Registered Nursing Student
Degrees
- Associate of Arts : Nursing
Associate of Science : Nursing
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