Alexis Holland
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Virginia Veterans Care Center, excelling in vital sign monitoring and patient documentation. Known for delivering compassionate emotional support and collaborating effectively with healthcare teams to enhance resident care. Committed to maintaining patient safety and dignity while providing quality assistance in daily living activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Snyder Nursing Home
Salem, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Communicated effectively with residents to provide emotional support and companionship.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for all residents.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
CNA
BrightStar Care
Roanoke, Virginia
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Monitored vital signs under supervision of nursing staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in care logs and reports.
- Communicated effectively with residents to provide emotional support and companionship.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for all residents.
- Participated in training sessions to learn best practices in patient care techniques.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
CNA
Virginia Veterans Care Center
Salem, Virginia
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs under supervision of nursing staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in care logs and reports.
- Followed infection control protocols during all caregiving activities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for all residents.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Machine Operator Technician
Foot Levelers
Roanoke, Virginia
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated production machinery to manufacture orthopedic support products.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production workflows and efficiency.
- Communicated with supervisors about any changes that need to be made during production runs.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance checks on all machinery including cleaning of machine parts.
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
Roanoke, Virginia
09.2016 - 04.2021
- Assisted in onboarding processes, ensuring new hires understood operational procedures.
- Monitored employee progress during training, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations during training activities and sessions.
- Participated in workshops and seminars as continuous improvement activities for curriculum development and enhancement.
- Completed work tasks to set good example.
- Prepared and served food items in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food prep.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Communicated effectively with customers to address dietary needs or preferences.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Assisted with unloading deliveries from suppliers into storage areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High School
Roanoke, VA06-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VASome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Roanoke, VASkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Patient documentation
- Infection control
- Emotional support
- Quality care collaboration
- Call light response
- Patient safety compliance
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Compassion and empathy
- Feeding assistance
- Critical thinking
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Compassionate
Accomplishments
- Received several employee of the month awards during my time at Panera Bread specifically for my willingness to learn new positions and be a team player for the overall customer satisfaction.
- My healthcare experience began at the veterans care center where I gained knowledge on delivering quality patient care and received an award of recognition for willingness to always help my colleagues when needed. Brightstar care I have received corporate/supervisor recognition for being available for clients on short notice and doing the right thing and do what I say.
Certification
Certified Nursing assistant since 06/26/2023
Basic Life Support certified since 05/18/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Snyder Nursing Home
08.2025 - Current
CNA
BrightStar Care
06.2025 - Current
CNA
Virginia Veterans Care Center
05.2023 - 04.2025
Machine Operator Technician
Foot Levelers
04.2021 - 04.2023
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
09.2016 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Virginia Western Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing