Altagrace Saint Surin
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Good Samaritan Society St. Vincent
Bismarck, North Dakota
05.2015 - 11.2021
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Toileting assistance
- Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Transfers
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Monitoring fluids
- Mobility Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Meal Planning
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Ambulation Assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bedside manner
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting vital signs
- Performing patient intakes
- Family support and assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Compassionate
- Care Monitoring
- Patient Observation
Timeline
CNA
Good Samaritan Society St. Vincent
05.2015 - 11.2021
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College