Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant offering 35+ years of experience in healthcare environments. Committed to optimal patient, client and residential care support and assisting medical staff with critical needs. Skillful in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable nature.. Superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner. Knowledgeable and compassionate nursing staff member diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of diverse backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Skills
General housekeeping ability
Helping with medication
Medical terminology knowledge
Collecting specimens
Collecting vital signs
Documentation procedures expertly
Preparing meals
Calm and level-headed under duress
Grooming and bathing assistance
Performing patient intakes
Monitoring fluids
Charting expertise
Understands mobility assistance needs
Assisting with personal grooming
Understands medical procedures
Education and Training
North Iredell High SchoolOlin, NCExpected in ā ā: - GPA:
Mitchell Community CollegeStatesville, NCExpected in ā ā:Med Tech - GPA:
Wilkes Community CollegeWilkesboro, NCExpected in ā ā:CNA - GPA:
Experience
Community Health System - CNA South Bend, IN, 09/2019 - 09/2021
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Provided basic patient care by bathing, keeping home clean and tidy, grooming patients, changing bedding and cooking as well as assisting in feeding activities.
Community Health System - CNA Syracuse, IN, 11/2013 - 09/2019
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Provided basic patient care by bathing, keeping home clean and tidy, grooming patients, changing bedding and cooking as well as assisting in feeding activities.
Community Health System - CNA Syracuse, NY, 02/1995 - 11/2013
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Provided basic patient care by bathing, keeping home clean and tidy, grooming patients, changing bedding and cooking as well as assisting in feeding activities.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
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.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
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