Licensed 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. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in nursing. Positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Service Clerk
Hallmark LLC
Concord, NC
04.2018 - 09.2018
Assisted customers in completing purchases, locate items, and join store reward programs.
Restocked and organized store merchandise.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve costumers conflicts and handle customers concerns and needs.
Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Waitress
The Gary Residence
Montpelier, VT
10.2019 - 12.2021
Brought food and beverages to tables in a timely manner.
Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
Explained menu options to residents, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Assisted cooks by prepping ingredients for meals prior to service times.
Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
Maintained resident satisfaction with timely table check-ins to access food and beverage needs.
Nursing Assistant
The Gary Residence & Westview Meadows
Montpelier, VT
03.2019 - 12.2021
Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Heaton Woods
Montpelier, VT
01.2021 - 12.2022
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Provided basic comfort measures such as back rubs, positioning pillows.
Performed vital signs monitoring, such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
Observed, monitored, documented and reported any changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel immediately.
Encouraged patient participation in activities designed for their individual needs.
Provided direct patient care, including bathing, feeding and dressing.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
PCA
Central Vermont Medical Center
Berlin, VT
02.2022 - 06.2022
Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
Assisted with feeding an monitored intake and outtake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. \
Checked patient vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, monitored blood sugar levels.
Supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Used ambulatory equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by assisting patients with shaving, feeding, showering, toileting, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Provided emotional support and patient comfort throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Respite Care Provider
Choice Support Services
Barre, VT
11.2022 - Current
Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting.
Administered prescribed medications and treated minor symptoms and wounds.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Participated in enjoyable activities with clients to provide mental stimulation.
Supported clients in participating in leisure activities like going on walks or attending community events.
Facilitated recreational activities that promote socialization skills and independence.
Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services.
Medication management.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Education
High School Diploma -
U-32 High School
Montpelier, VT
Skills
Vital Signs Monitoring
Patient Support
Flexible and adaptable
Collaboration
Conflict-Resolution skills
Organization and time management
Leadership
Responsibility
Self-Motivated
Active listener
Exceptional communication
Mid computer skills
Adequate in sign language
Transferable skills
Reliability
Clinical Documentation
Care Monitoring
Attention to Detail
Light Housekeeping
Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
4.0 GPA,
Honor Roll Student,
Volunteered as a teaching assistant to developmentally disabled individuals in middle school.
CPR certified.
Took a babysitting class to get Babysitter Certified.