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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Efficient, reliable and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with 7+ years of healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills.

Skills
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Transporting patients
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Inpatient care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Drawing Blood
  • Blood Specimen Storage
Work History
May 2018 - CurrentCertified Nursing AssistantLexington VA Medical Center - Lexington, KY
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep the nurse informed of changes.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Oct 2017 - Feb 2018Certified Nursing AssistantMorning Pointe Of Lexington East - Lexington, KY
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Checked patientvitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep the nurse informed of changes.
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017Certified Medication AideAvante Rehabilitation Center - Irving, TX
  • Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with RNs to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
  • Checked vital signs on 4 hours basis and contacted RN regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Mar 2015 - Aug 2016Certified Nursing AssistantElmcroft Senior Living - Lewisville, TX
  • Collaborated with patients with using a transfer/gait belt
  • Advocated high level of care and comfort for each patient
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
May 2013High School DiplomaHenry Clay High School | Lexington, KY
Bluegrass Community And Technical College | Lexington, KY
Tarrant County College District | Hurst, TX
Galen College Of Nursing | Louisville, KY
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Lexington VA Medical Center
  • Morning Pointe Of Lexington East
  • Avante Rehabilitation Center
  • Elmcroft Senior Living

School Attended

  • Henry Clay High School
  • Bluegrass Community And Technical College
  • Tarrant County College District
  • Galen College Of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Certified Medication Aide

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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