AJANEA WASHINGTON
Chula Vista
Summary
A caring and compassionate individual with two years of experience as a customer service professional and eager to acquire skills and knowledge as a certified nurse assistant (CNA). Able to assist patients in ADL, check and record vitals, transfer patients from room to room or bed to wheelchair. Can change bed linens, communicate with families for updates or discuss issues or concerns, and schedule appointments. Enjoys working with the elderly population.
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
El Cajon, California
08.2024 - Current
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Internship
Mission Hill Post-Acute Care
San Diego, CA
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted customers in ADL functions
- Assisted nurses in performing routine checks, transporting clients to different areas within the facility
- Transferred patients from bed to wheelchair and vice versa
- Checked and recorded vitals including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, etc
- Provided grooming, catheter care, and brief changes
- Scheduled appointments and answered inquiries from family members regarding patient
Waitstaff
Petco Park Food Concession
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted customers in placing orders and make payments, prepared meals, and serve food and beverages
Crewmember
KFC
Lemon Grove, CA
01.2020 - 05.2020
Education
Certificate - CNA Program
Western Med. Trng. Ctr.
El Cajon, CA03.2024
Skills
- Assist with ADL
- Customer service
- Communication
- Assist nurse
- Food preparation
- Transfer residents to various locations
- Brief changes
- Taking & recording vitals
- Passing out meals and feeding
- Catheter care
- Grooming
- Schedule Appointments
- Computer knowledge
- Operate general office equipment
- Patient transfers
- Multitasking and organization
- Clinical documentation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emotional support
- Medication assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Bathing assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Compassionate communication
- Infection control practices
- Team collaboration
Certification
Certificate, CNA Program, Western Med. Trng. Ctr., El Cajon, CA, 03/01/24
Relevantduties
- Assisted customers in ADL functions.
- Assisted nurses in performing routine checks, transporting clients to different areas within the facility.
- Transferred patients from bed to wheelchair and vice versa.
- Checked and recorded vitals including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, etc.
- Provided grooming, catheter care, and brief changes.
- Scheduled appointments and answered inquiries from family members regarding patient.
- Assisted customers in placing orders and make payments, prepared meals, and serve food and beverages.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
08.2024 - Current
Internship
Mission Hill Post-Acute Care
02.2024 - 03.2024
Waitstaff
Petco Park Food Concession
09.2023 - 02.2024
Crewmember
KFC
01.2020 - 05.2020
Certificate - CNA Program
Western Med. Trng. Ctr.