Cynthia Dawkins
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nurse Aide with proven expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring, honed at Meadow Ridge Senior Living. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and improving care efficiency. Skilled in bathing assistance and empathetic support, significantly contributing to team success and patient well-being.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide
Meadow Ridge Senior Living
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently meeting emotional needs through compassionate listening and empathetic support.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients at risk for falls or pressure injuries.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Facilitated efficient communication between healthcare professionals during shift handoffs by providing accurate updates on patient status.
- Provided high-quality care to patients, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and meal preparation.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients to promote a healthy environment.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks for increased efficiency in patient care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolyn Preston-Kay
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Nurses At Work
03.2016 - 10.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westport Rehabilitation Complex
12.2007 - 06.2014
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT01.2015
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Certified Nurse Aide
Meadow Ridge Senior Living
08.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolyn Preston-Kay
10.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Nurses At Work
03.2016 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westport Rehabilitation Complex
12.2007 - 06.2014
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Housatonic Community College
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