Alexandra Norton
Essex Meadows
East Haven,CT
15
years of professional experience
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Yale New Haven Hospital, excelling in my positions I was always eager to learn new things. I was appreciative of the things I learned while working with the residents and attendings. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication, while ensuring and maintaining a safe environment. Committed to promoting independence and dignity in daily living activities.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
11 Years 6 Months- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding while maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning using proper body mechanics and mobility aids.
- Responded to call lights quickly and provided attentive bedside support throughout daily care routines.
- Documented care activities accurately and maintained timely communication with nursing team.
- Followed infection control procedures, cleaning protocols, and resident safety standards consistently.
- Observed resident behaviors and escalated concerns regarding pain, confusion, or decline in condition.
- Prepared rooms and supplies for care delivery while maintaining organized, sanitary work areas.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Anesthesia Technician
7 Years- Prepared anesthesia equipment, carts, and airway supplies for operating room procedures.
- Sanitized and restocked anesthesia instruments to support infection control and workflow readiness.
- Set up anesthesia machines, monitors, and suction systems before surgical cases.
- Assisted anesthesia providers with patient positioning, transfers, and procedure room turnover.
- Inspected equipment functionality and reported malfunctions to clinical engineering or supervisory staff.
- Tracked supply inventory and replenished critical items for uninterrupted perioperative care.
- Followed sterile technique and safety protocols while handling invasive procedure supplies.
- Responded quickly to urgent requests for additional equipment during surgical procedures.
- Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
- Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
Patient Care Assistant
9 Years 1 Month- Assisted patients with hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities
- Recorded vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff
- Repositioned patients to promote comfort and prevent pressure injuries
- Transported patients safely between units and diagnostic appointments
Education
No Degree
No Degree - General Studies
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Collecting vital signs
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Basic life support
Electronic charting
Feeding assistance
End-of-life care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essex Meadows
04.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bridebrook Rehab and Nursing
04.2022 - 06.2024Read More
Anesthesia Technician
Yale New Haven Hospital
10.2013 - 10.2020Read More
Patient Care Assistant
Yale New Haven Hospital
09.2011 - 10.2020Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guilford House
04.2011 - 10.2022Read More
Southern Connecticut State University
No Degree
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Gateway Community College
No Degree from General Studies
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East Haven High
High School Diploma
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