Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and other skilled settings.. Strong problem solving skills, combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Skills
Supporting Personal Needs
Recording Vital Signs
Preparing Meals
Patient Management
Observing Responses
Measuring Bodily Fluids
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Documenting Behaviors
Conducting Intakes
Companionship and Emotional Support
Patient Care
Chronic Disease Management
Bathing
Transporting patients
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Feeding assistance expert
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Compassionate caregiver
Inpatient care
Outpatient care
Compassionate
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Efficient and reliable team player
Adaptable
Trustworthy companion
Indirect Patient Care
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant, 11/2010 - Current Perkins School For The Blind – Watertown, MA,
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.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering wound treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Participated in daily fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep charge nurses informed of changes.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for average of 10 patients per two hours in skilled facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 09/2011 - 09/2016 Perkins School For The Blind – Campus, IL,
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Cared for average of ten patients per two hours in skilled facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Assistant Manager, 07/2005 - 10/2010 Extra Space Storage – Lakewood, CO,
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Mentored Number-member sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Education
Diploma: , Expected in 05/2007 - Chilton County High School - Clanton, AL GPA:
: , Expected in 10/2010 - Shelby Ridge Nursing Assistant Academy - Alabaster, AL, GPA:
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