Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients from adult to infant age. 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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
04.2003 - Current
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
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.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Identify potential risks associated with falls or other incidents involving the patient.
Observe patient behavior, document changes in condition and report observations to appropriate personnel.
Education
Pct
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
02-2004
certified nursing assist - Cna
Sw High School
El Centro, CA
05-2001
GED -
Desert Oasis HS
El Centro, CA
04-1998
Skills
Feeding assistance
Health monitoring
Infection control practices
Time management
End-of-life care
Patient advocacy
Patient transfers
Basic life support
Team collaboration
Flexibility and adaptability
Vital signs monitoring
Clinical documentation
Compassionate communication
Emergency response
Patient hygiene assistance
Problem-solving
Timeline
Cna
St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
04.2003 - Current
Pct
Phoenix College
certified nursing assist - Cna
Sw High School
GED -
Desert Oasis HS
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