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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant accustomed 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 19 years of experience in healthcare environments. Excellent time management abilities with compassionate bedside manner andastute observational skills.
Knowledgeable about mobility assistance .
Compassionate Certified nursing assistant accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Caring Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent communication skills and 19 years expertise in geriatric care.
Skills
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Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carrollwood , FLSunrise Senior Living/Nov 2003 to Current
Carrollwood , FLSunrise Senior Living/Nov 2003 to Current
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Documented activities and recorded information.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices and wheel chair, walkers equipment to carefully and transport patients.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas.
- Documented information in patient charts .
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Dental Assistant
Beach Area Fhc - San Diego , CAFamily Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc./Jul 1998 to Sep 2009
Beach Area Fhc - San Diego , CAFamily Health Centers Of San Diego, Inc./Jul 1998 to Sep 2009
- Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, educating patients with after treatment programs.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery.
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, if the patient is comfortable, and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
- Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, making sure the patient understand the oral care ad dosage of medication, flossing methods, brushing techniques.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, mixing cements and proper tool are prepare for the procedures .
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Supported dentist chairside with procedures including surgeries, exams, fillings crown.
- Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details.
- Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for procedures.
Hostess
Miami Beach , FLThe Clevelander Hotel/Nov 1996 to Jul 1999
Miami Beach , FLThe Clevelander Hotel/Nov 1996 to Jul 1999
- Supported management by helping resolving customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.
- Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
- Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
- Made special accommodations for customers by collaborating with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating.
- Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and accurately estimate wait times.
- Answered phones politely and promptly, accurately recording and confirming reservations.
- Answered telephone to provide establishment information and take party reservations.
- Backed up serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for incoming guests.
- Kept tables neat, cleared away dirty dishes, wiped down surfaces and refreshed glasses.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Accommodated guests with special needs, including accommodations for child seats and wheelchairs.
- Transported all dirty glassware and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area for proper cleaning.
- Notified servers after seating parties in section for prompt service.
- Greeted guests entering restaurant and gathered information to seat groups.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
- Placed reservations through phone.
Education and Training
Certified Nursing Assistant: Long Tern CareAmerican Red CrossNov 2003City
Some College (No Degree): Dental AssistingKapiolani Community College/University of HI Community CollegesCity, State
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School Attended
- American Red Cross
- Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges
Job Titles Held:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Hostess
Degrees
- Certified Nursing Assistant : Long Tern Care
Some College (No Degree) : Dental Assisting
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