Certified Nursing Assistant/In Home Attendant Resume Example James Carter

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/IN HOME ATTENDANT

Professional Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with 7 years experience in multiple health settings to include Home Health, Psychiatry, Nursing Home/ Skilled Nursing Facility. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of patient needs. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. Interested in a full- time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility.

Skills

Assitted doctors patient exams such as pap smears lab tests and gave injections answerd phones made appointments for patients performed vital signs filled medical records.

Safey management
Follows procedures
Able to learn quickly
Able to lift up to 75 labs
CPR/First Aid certified
Multitasking skills
Written and oral communication skills

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant/In Home Attendant10/2013 to Current
James Carter – Colorado City, CO

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Performs wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds (Gastrostomy Tube Site Care).
Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant02/2008 to 10/2013
El Paso Psychiatric Center – El Paso, TX

Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge Cleans Wounds, and Applies Patient-focused care bandages after suturing Trustworthy companion Sets up equipment and Instruments Companionship and emotional support Motivates Patients about illness Compassionate Provides personal care Compassionate caregiver Makes Beds Efficient and reliable team player Performs maintenance duties Committed team player Medical Records filing Adaptable Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Educated patients and families about infant care, preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant: Certified Nursing Assistant: Medical Assistant1 2007Emerald Nursing School- El Paso, TX

Medical Assistant: Medical Assistant: 1 2004Anamarc College- El Paso, TX

Certifications

CPR/First Aid certified Types 65 Words Per Minute Feeding assistance expert Computer Literate

Skills

automobiles, clerical, oral, Computer Literate, CPR, clients, data entry, filing, First Aid, Nursing, progress, quality assurance, safety, tables, team player, answering phones, word processing

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

James Carter
El Paso Psychiatric Center

School Attended

Emerald Nursing School
Anamarc College

Job Titles Held:

Certified Nursing Assistant/In Home Attendant
Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Degrees

Certified Nursing Assistant: Certified Nursing Assistant : Medical Assistant 1 2007
Medical Assistant: Medical Assistant : 1 2004

Certified Nursing Assistant/In Home Attendant Resume Example

Resume Score: 85%

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