Empathetic Certified Nursing Assistant commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration and unprecedented patient relations. Interacts with patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations. Detail-oriented with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Skills
Critical Thinking
Bedside Care
Incapacitation care
Needs Assessment
Patient Ambulation
First Aid Certification
CPR/ AED Pediatrics, Infant, and Adult Certification
Caring Companionship
Clear Communication
Attentive to People
Service Documentation
Problem Identification
Client Education
Relationship Building
Ability to Lift Clients
Team Collaboration
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Personal Service
Care Planning
Convalescence Support
Social Perceptiveness
Diet and Nutrition
Time Management
Physical Stamina
Client Records Management
Supportive Personality
Decision Making
Progress Tracking
Communication Assistance
Emergency Response
Laptop and Tablet Operation
Incontinence Care
Infection Prevention and Control
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Accurate in Following Orders
Wound Care
Condition Monitoring
MEDITECH Software
Spreadsheet Tracking
Independent Thinking
Mobility Assistance
Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Medication Administration
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Schedule Maintenance
Safety Compliance
Injury Prevention
Prosthetic Attachment and Removal
Word Processing
Meal Planning
Walker and Cane Instruction
Alzheimer's and Dementia Training
Work History
11/2018 to 03/2020
Private In-Home CaregiverVolunteers Of America - Greater New Orleans – Mandeville, LA,
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Provided transportation and appointments management.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
06/2016 to 10/2018
PCA /Medication TechnicianRolling Meadows Assisted Living Facility – City, STATE,
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Administered Residents Medications and documented properly in the residents MAR's.
worked close with residents doctors orders and followed up with the pharmacies as well as documented all new changes in medications and discontinued all medications as directed by residents Doctors orders.
08/2012 to 07/2016
PCA /Medication TechnicianOak Crest Senior Living – City, STATE,
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Assisted with ADL's and promoted independence while encouraging residents and being compassionate.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Administered medications, charted in the MAR properly and documented in all residents charts of all care given.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Education
Expected in
No Degree: CNA, GNA Vision Allied Health Institute - 1045 Taylor Ave, Towson, MD 21286, GPA:
Expected in
No Degree: CMT Zion Health - 8100 Harford Rd Suit 1, Parkville, MD 21234, GPA:
Expected in
No Degree: Medical Assistant Training All-State Career School - Baltimore, MD GPA:
Expected in 06/2005
High School Diploma: Patapsco High School & Center For Arts - Baltimore, MD GPA:
Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.
How this resume score could be improved?
Many factors go into creating a strong resume. Here are a few tweaks that could improve the score of this resume:
