Alyssa Peters
Riverside,RI
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in providing high-quality personal care and supporting daily living activities. Skilled in vital sign monitoring, wound care, and infection control. Known for compassionate care, effective collaboration, and maintaining accurate patient records to improve overall patient outcomes. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level certified nursing assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health
02.2018 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Newport Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Helped translate for patients who speak Portuguese
- Preformed EKG's on patients
- Set up patient rooms with all essential needs, made sure beds were calibrated and each room had a blood pressure machine and IV pole
- Assisted staff during full codes, rapid response and all codes called on the unit
- QC glucometers, perform blood sugars and stocked alcohol swabs, needles and gauze
- Set up Telemetry on Patients
- Trained staff how to do EKG's
- Performed MRSA swabs, collect stool and urine specimens and send them to the lab
- Help patients to protect their dignity and assist with setting up texas catheter's and purwicks for patients who had trouble with incontinence
- float to other units around the hospital
- Sit in safety watches/ close observation with suicide watch patients and combative or confused patients
- Assist on Maternity ward monitoring/performing 1:1 care to infants weaning off drugs
- Assist giving patients fleet enemas, colostomy and urostomy care, tracheotomy care and making sure to always protect patients skin from incontinence/ etc by using appropriate creams and always report new changes with their skin
- Worked in the BHP (Behavioral Health Pod) with a security guard and helped watch and assist patients from pediatrics- geriatrics
- assist with transporting patients from wheel chair, beds, etc to unit upon admission, as well as transport patients to MRI, Cat Scan, ultrasound, etc
- assist with C.I.W.A patients with care, 15/30 minute round checks and performed orthostatic vital signs as well when needed
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- 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.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
CNA/ on Call Supervisor/ Staff Scheduler
Adil Business Systems
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Traveled to different facilities based on their schedule needs
- Provided numerous nursing home facilities with my staff to fit daily and weekly needs
- Answered company calls for all after hours of business for call outs, etc
- Help to recruit nursing staff and train new nursing assistance when first joining the company
- spoke to corporate office daily to keep them up to date with information and discuss any new concerns or incidences that have occurred
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen House Health Center
05.2011 - 02.2016
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experiences within the facility.
- Promoted independence among patients through targeted activities designed to improve mobility and cognitive function.
- Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols to minimize risks of disease transmission among patients and staff members alike.
- Mentored junior Certified Nursing Assistants, fostering teamwork and professional growth among colleagues.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient care efforts and optimal results.
- Delivered timely assistance during medical emergencies under guidance from Registered Nurses which contributed significantly toward positive clinical outcomes.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks for efficient patient care and reduced workload on nursing staff.
- Implemented comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s specific requirements, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Trained new Certified Nursing Assistants, ensuring high-quality care standards were maintained.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Providence High School
East Providence, RI06.2006
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Responding to emergencies
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Colostomy Care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Preparing meals
- Restraint Application
- Pediatric Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- CNA Certification
- Collecting vital signs
- Activities of daily living
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- End of life care
- Safety Precautions
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50+ staff members.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
artistic background
I draw portraits and draw cartoon characters on canvases for different requests from family, friends and people who contact me by word of mouth or social media write poetry about real life experiences, bring awareness to readers about struggles, addiction, mental health and abuse and enter my poems into multiple competitions. I've won multiple awards for qualifying in the top 10 best poems around the US. I also post them to social media and coach friends in writng poetry as well.
Languages
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Newport Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2019 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health
02.2018 - 03.2024
CNA/ on Call Supervisor/ Staff Scheduler
Adil Business Systems
02.2016 - 07.2018
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Evergreen House Health Center
05.2011 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
East Providence High School