ALEXANDER VARGHESE
BALCH SPRINGS,TX
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED NURSING AID
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted nurses by taking patient blood pressure, measuring heartbeat and recording vital signs in physical examinations.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dallas Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical City Dallas Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mesquite Specialty Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willowbend Nursing & Rehab
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestonwood Court
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Research Associate
Trinity Clinical Research Associate
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Distilled large amounts of information and produced reports, spreadsheets and documents outlining key details.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Nursing,kannur Medical College
India11.2012
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS
Timeline
CERTIFIED NURSING AID
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dallas Regional Medical Center
09.2018 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mesquite Specialty Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willowbend Nursing & Rehab
10.2017 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred
01.2017 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical City Dallas Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prestonwood Court
01.2015 - 04.2016
Research Associate
Trinity Clinical Research Associate
01.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Nursing,kannur Medical College