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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant bringing 12 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.

Work History
Marshfield Medical Center . Rice Lake, WICertified Nursing Assistant | 05/2019 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
River Street Dental. Spooner, WisconsinCertified Dental Assistant | 05/2015 - 05/2019
  • Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
  • Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
  • Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
  • Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
  • Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
  • Record treatment information in patient records.
  • Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
  • Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Spooner Nursing Home. Spooner, WisconsinCertified Nursing Assistant | 07/2008 - 05/2014
  • Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
  • Change bed linens or make beds.
  • Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
  • Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
  • Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
  • Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
  • Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
  • Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
  • Record height or weight of patients.
  • Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
  • Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
  • Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
  • Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
  • Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
Skills
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Transporting patients
  • Patient-focused care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Patient Management
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Bathing
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Adaptable
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Compassionate
Education
WITCRice Lake, WI02/2008Certified Nursing Assistant: CNA
WITCRice Lake, WI05/2015Certified Dental Assistant: Dental Assisting
Certifications
CNA (certified nursing assistant), CDA (certified dental assistant), WITC Vine Scholarship, and CPR certified
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Marshfield Medical Center
  • River Street Dental
  • Spooner Nursing Home

School Attended

  • WITC

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Dental Assistant

Degrees

  • Certified Nursing Assistant : CNA
    Certified Dental Assistant : Dental Assisting

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