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Alexis Barrett

MARTINSVILLE,VA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistant with experience at Commonwealth Senior Living, and Commonwealth Home Health, and Hospice, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient satisfaction through emotional support and effective hygiene assistance. Certified in CPR/AED, I excel in building strong patient relationships while maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living
04.2025 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Home Health Aide

Commonwealth Home Health and Hospice
05.2023 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.

Home Health Aide

Care Advantage, Inc.
11.2023 - 04.2025
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.


Education

High School Diploma -

Martinsville High School
Martinsville, VA
06-2011

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Alzheimer's experience
  • Patient feeding
  • Basic life support
  • Direct patient care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Patient relationship building
  • Mobility assistance
  • Catheter care
  • Electronic charting
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Light housekeeping
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Activities of daily living ADL support
  • Feeding assistance
  • Wound care
  • Personal care aide (PCA)
  • CNA certification

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • Nursing Assistant
  • PCA


Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Commonwealth Senior Living
04.2025 - Current

Home Health Aide

Care Advantage, Inc.
11.2023 - 04.2025

Home Health Aide

Commonwealth Home Health and Hospice
05.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Martinsville High School

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