Helpful CNA committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Certified Nursing Assistant offering 14 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Skills
Calm and level-headed under duress
Catheter change and preparation
Collecting vital signs
Quick problem solver
Patient relations
General housekeeping ability
Medical terminology knowledge
Able to lift 50 pounds
Collecting specimens
Monitoring fluids
Performing patient intakes
Grooming and bathing assistance
Documentation procedures expert
Preparing meals
Infection control procedures
Assisting with personal grooming
Understands medical procedures
Understands mobility assistance needs
Charting expertise
Experience
CNA, 02/2020 to Current Ascension (System Office) – San Antonio, TX,
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Collected [Type] samples to complete [Type] tests for patient, checking for changes that indicated potentially dangerous conditions.
Attended to patients in [Number]-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Provided basic care to over [Number] patients per [Timeframe] by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and preparing meals.
CNA, 06/2019 to 03/2020 Ascension (System Office) – Fort Wayne, IN,
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Attended to patients in [Number]-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team,
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
CNA, 03/2015 to 03/2020 Ascension (System Office) – Jackson, TN,
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
CNA, 06/2018 to 06/2019 Ascension (System Office) – Saint Clair Shores, MI,
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education and Training
GED: , Expected in 05/1995 Black Hawk Outreach - East Moline, IL, GPA:
: CNA, Expected in 10/2008 New Start - Toulon Il, GPA:
: Medical Assisting, Expected in 05/2011 Brown Mackie College - Davenport, IA, GPA:
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