Aeris Vardiman
Belleville,IL
Summary
Motivated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with experience in diverse patient care settings, including float pool operations. Strengths include solid clinical skills, adeptness at multitasking, and ability to adapt quickly to changing environments. Consistently deliver high-quality patient care while contributing to team success through reliability and collaborative problem-solving. Previous work has resulted in improved patient satisfaction and streamlined departmental processes. Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. Experienced healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
CMHHIP
Pueblo, CO
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
CNA
Fulton State Hospital
St Louis, MO
02.2008 - 03.2024
- Maintained patient records, including medical histories, test results and discharge summaries.
- Provided clerical support to nurses and physicians in the Critical Care Unit.
- Organized daily work schedules for nursing staff members and physicians.
- Greeted patients, collected vital signs and provided general information about procedures.
- Answered telephones, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Prepared patient charts prior to admission into the unit.
- Assisted with admitting, transferring and discharging of patients from the Critical Care Unit.
- Assisted nursing staff with preparing new patient admissions packets.
- Updated patient information in electronic health record systems.
- Scanned documents such as lab reports, physician orders and radiology images into electronic medical records.
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
- Adhered to HIPAA requirements to safeguard patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Maintained confidentiality of all protected healthcare information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Emergency Room CNA
Mercy South Hospital
St.Louis, MO
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Greeted patients and visitors in a courteous manner.
- Compiled patient charts with accuracy and speed.
- Answered incoming calls and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted nurses and doctors with clerical tasks such as filing paperwork, faxing documents, photocopying forms.
- Verified insurance eligibility for services rendered in the Emergency Room Unit.
- Processed all payments from patients or third-party payers accurately and efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with external vendors related to hospital billing procedures for ER services rendered.
- Provided support to families during their time of need in the ER unit by maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Scanned documents into electronic health records systems quickly and accurately.
- Filled out discharge papers correctly and ensured they were signed by attending physician before patient left ER unit.
- Organized patient charts alphabetically for easy retrieval when needed.
- Prepared reports, invoices, letters, or medical records using word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
CNA
Town And Country Health Care Center
St Louis, MO
03.2006 - 02.2008
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Columbia College St.Louis
St Louis, MO05-2007
Skills
- Data entry expertise
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Appointment Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Time management abilities
- Clerical Support
- Preparing Treatment Rooms
- Computer Proficiency
- Patient Database Maintenance
- Task Prioritization
- Organizational Skills
- Medical Records Verification
- Analytical Thinking
- Office Coordination
- Epic Systems
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Medical Charting
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- BLS Certified
- Staff Leadership
- CPR Certified
- Self Motivation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Vital sign recording
- Patient-focused care
- Geriatric care
- Conducting intakes
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Patient lifting
- Restraint application
- Urinary catheter care
- Oxygen therapy
- Mobility assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Pediatric care
- Catheter change and preparation
- Able to lift 150 pounds
Timeline
CNA
CMHHIP
03.2024 - 12.2024
Emergency Room CNA
Mercy South Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2023
CNA
Fulton State Hospital
02.2008 - 03.2024
CNA
Town And Country Health Care Center
03.2006 - 02.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Columbia College St.Louis