CNA Resume Example

I currently work at the Wesley Long Hospital campus in the Emergency department. Here my main focus is on:

• Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
• Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
• Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
• Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
• Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Working in the Emergency room i have been crossed trained to

• Draw blood work
• Run certain lab tests in our lab
• Discontinue IV's
• Insert indwelling catheters
• Collect EKG's on pt's with cardiac or respiratory concerns

While at Wesley i have received employee of the month for the hospital in october 2017 and in march 2020 i received employee of the month for my department.

• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
• Participated in fun activities with patients each to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RNs informed of changes.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• 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.

While working here i spent close to a year on the cardiac floor ( PCU) and the rest of my time in the ED. While in the emergency room i achieved employee of the month for my department in the year 2013.