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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant offering 10 years of experience in healthcare environments. Excellent time management abilities with compassionate bedside manner and astute observational skills. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Dedicated Practical Nurse 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.

Helpful professional ready to bring talents to a new position in healthcare industry. Welcoming individual committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting patient observations and examining patients to detect symptoms.

Knowledgeable and compassionate Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Preparing meals
  • Helping with medication
  • Infection control procedures
  • Collecting specimens
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Patient relations
  • Quick problem solver
  • Able to lift 100 pounds
Experience
Certified Nursing Assistant11/2014 to CurrentCompany NameCity, State
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • 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.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
  • Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 75-bed longterm care facility.
  • Used mobility devices and asssistive transfer equipment to transport patients.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Home Health Aide03/2015 to 11/2017Company NameCity, State
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to Supervisor and documenting information in files.
  • Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
  • Pleasantly greeted patients and families and displayed enthusiastic, compassionate attitude, effectively establishing long-term professional relationships.
  • Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
  • Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
  • Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
  • Followed physician orders when providing care and monitoring client well-being, safety and comfort.
  • Delivered high level of assistance in general household duties, which included cooking, meal prep and food shopping.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions, reporting any health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans, including shopping for ingredients and cooking dishes.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients with DM and Cardiovascular conditions to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
  • Assisted patients with such tasks as ADLS Each Morning Afternoon, Evening to alleviate burden on family members.
  • Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
  • Facilitated games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation or entertainment.
  • Engaged with patients through participation in Mental activity, which helped boost mood and improve overall memory.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
  • Delivered activities that provided cognitive stimulation and entertainment.
  • Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed array of other household chores to assist clients.
  • Maintained patient hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
  • Transported client to doctor's appointments and to complete other related errands.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
Certified Nursing Assistant12/2011 to 09/2014Company NameCity, State
  • 1Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • 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.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
  • Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 130-bed longterm care facility.
  • Used mobility devices and assistive equipment to transport patients.
Education and Training
Practical Nursing : Nursing07/2020Garnet Career CenterCity, State
Some College (No Degree): Forensic ScienceKanawha Community Technical College City, State
Certified Nursing Assistant : Medical 12/2011Kanawha Valley Community And Technical CollegeCity, State
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School Attended

  • Garnet Career Center
  • Kanawha Community Technical College
  • Kanawha Valley Community And Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Home Health Aide

Degrees

  • Practical Nursing : Nursing 07/2020
    Some College (No Degree) : Forensic Science
    Certified Nursing Assistant : Medical 12/2011

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