Certified Nursing Assistant Resume Example
Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with at least 4 years hands-on experience in fast-paced residential and rehabilitation environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness. Energetic and dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Proven to excel at exceptional patient care, always have a presentable look on my face. Known to go above and beyond to make sure the needs of my patients are being properly met. Always look at it as if I was caring for one of my own family members or friends, the care I would expect them to get from others is the care I'm always making sure to give to others. Going home at the end of the day knowing you've made a difference in someone else's life, in nothing but positive ways, is the greatest reward yet.
All about giving the best one on one patient care. Making sure their rights and dignity are being kept. I truly love working within a nursing home facility and/ or with the elderly in general. | Very outgoing and bubbly. Always think in a perspective if it were my family member being taken care of. |
- Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation or entertainment.
- Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
- Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Delivered high level of assistance in general household duties, which included cooking, meal prep and food shopping.
- Maintained patient hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
- Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Reported concerns to supervisory, RN on duty, to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom, and/ or help clean up after a possible incontinence episode.
- Kept detailed records of patient care, daily progress, medication administration and changes in health or other conditions.
- Worked with patients and families to design meal, rehabilitation and other plans for long-term success.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, dental care and grooming.
- Coordinated and planned special projects at clients' homes.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Used mobility devices and proper lifting equipment to carefully and transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in 20+-bed floor, nursing care facility.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory, facilitating optimal availability for patient care.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Used mobility devices and proper lift equipment to carefully transport patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Took time to make sure each individual residents needs were met to the best of my ability, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided nursing assistance to residents on a 20-bed floor, nursing and rehabilitation care facility.
Courtney Martin- RN (207)632-9164
Faye Connolly- A Residents Family Member/ Friend (207)615-3473
Kathy Walker Leighton- DON (207)839-5757
Melissa Towle- RN Manager (207)899-7917
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School Attended
- Scarborough Adult Education
- Scarborough High School
Job Titles Held:
- Companion
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Degrees
- Certified Nursing Assistant in Nursing Assistance
High School Diploma
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