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Allison Newton

Wichita,KS

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.

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.

Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Salina Regional Health Center
Abilene, Kansas
08.2022 - Current
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

Resident Assistant

Hamilton Park Place
Portage, Wisconsin
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
  • Cared for incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep clean and dry.
  • Maintained student safety by enforcing compliance with campus rules.
  • Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.
  • Assisted in the enforcement of residence hall policies to ensure a safe and respectful community.

• Passing medications when scheduled and as needed.

Resident Assistant

The Rivers
Portage, Wisconsin
03.2019 - 04.2021
  • Supervised and monitored activities of residents in the dormitory to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.

• Prepared meals and assisted residents with meals.

• Assisted them with bathing, toileting, changing, getting ready for the day and getting ready for bed.

• Assisted with catheter cares.

• Doing laundry

  • Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred in the residence hall.
  • Cared for incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep clean and dry.
  • Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.

• Passing medications that were scheduled and as needed.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Cloud Community College
Junction City, KS

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Basic life support
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Health monitoring
  • Feeding assistance
  • Active listening
  • Time management
  • Physical stamina
  • Bathing assistance
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Infection control practices
  • Dressing assistance
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • End-of-life care
  • Toileting assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emotional support
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient care

Timeline

CNA

Salina Regional Health Center
08.2022 - Current

Resident Assistant

Hamilton Park Place
03.2021 - 04.2022

Resident Assistant

The Rivers
03.2019 - 04.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Cloud Community College
Allison Newton