Andrea Braxton
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Efficient and reliable CNA as of 2026 34 years experience as a Certified Cna and experience in a hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility. Certified Nurses Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Seeking a long term care position. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. I also have great experience as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I have Ministered for many years in Nursing homes as well as Hospitals. I am a Liscence Minister Pastor under the Leadership of my Apostle Z Coleman.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Shiftmed Staffing
06.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
The Meridian Nursing Home of Galveston
Galveston, TX
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate care, ensuring patient dignity and respect in all interactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments to prevent infections.
- Supported mobility needs through safe transfer techniques and equipment usage.
- Responded promptly to patient requests, enhancing overall satisfaction and trust in care services.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
CNA
Bay Ridge Health Care Center
La Porte, TX
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient health status.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported patients with mobility and physical therapy exercises as directed.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, providing compassionate care and support.
- Documented care provided accurately in electronic health records systems.
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
CNA
Maxim Healthcare
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
CNA
Harmon Medical Amd Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in Number-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Processor Operator
Amazon
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained tight production schedules by apply skills such as grappling, lifting and bunching to over Number logs per day.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress and setbacks, noting mishaps, safety accidents or extra work carefully.
CNA
Maxim Healthcare
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
CNA
Tclv Post Acute Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Nurse Tech
AMG Specialty Hospital
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Worked with peers, in meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues
- Assisted coworkers
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Maintained stringent hygiene standards of unit with disinfection and consistent restock of all equipment
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs
- Corresponded with appropriate doctors to report any changes occurring in patients' health
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and output information
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding
- Monitor Heart
CNA
Advance Medical Staffing
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aidingpatients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
C.N.A
Premier Health And Rehab
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Worked with coworkers to complete daily treatments
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Cna
Canyon Vista Acute Care
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Cna
Mountain's Edge Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 24 patients per shift
- Processed monthly reports for department performance
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Assisted patients with daily functions
Cna
Genesis Health Care
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Processed monthly reports for department performance
cna
02/2013-02/2015 Life Care Center of Las Vegas NV
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
cna
Royal Springs Health Care & Rehab
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Assisted patients with daily functions
cna
BrightStar Care Las Vegas W
02.2007 - 12.2012
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
Pastor/Evangelist
Bread Of Life Deliverance Ministry
Huston, TX
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Revised and implemented new church activities to explore, rehab and reignite evangelistic emphasis.
- Delivered engaging content, workshops and technical webinars to drive awareness and adoption of Product or Service for potential partnerships and customer opportunities.
- Raised money for ministry through fundraising and sharing church vision with worshippers.
- Provided spiritual refugees safety and friendship within church infrastructure.
- Monitored and participated in social media community user groups conversations to engage technical audience.
- Wrote, published and spoke about salvation to spread message of Christ to wider church.
- Encouraged and facilitated spiritual growth of parishioners and discipled new Christians.
- Revitalized congregation through outreach and ministry engagement.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Education
High School -
Penn Foster
Scranton, PABible Studies
ABTS BIBLE SCHOOL
Southfield, MI2011
CNA - Nursing
Ross Medical
Detroit, Michigan1992
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Committed team player
- Dedicated hospice care provider
- Adaptable
- ICU patients
- Vent patients
- Monitoring Heart
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- BCLS Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
- Liscence Minister
- Liscence Co Pastor
MHT TECH EXPERIENCE
Mental health technician
- Ensure the comfort of patients during and between patients treatments
- Bathe dress and feed patients based on individual abilities
- Provide transport to and from treatments
- Measure Vital Signs and samples of urine and stool
- Providing Direct patient care guidance and positive role models
- Planning implementing evaluating and monitoring treatments activities and groups
- Assisting with medication
- Administration encouraging patient
- Assessing patient
- Educating patie
- Patientnts and their families
- Experience for 12 years with my special needs son
Timeline
CNA
The Meridian Nursing Home of Galveston
03.2025 - 01.2026
CNA
Bay Ridge Health Care Center
09.2024 - 09.2025
CNA
Shiftmed Staffing
06.2022 - Current
CNA
Harmon Medical Amd Rehabilitation
03.2021 - 10.2021
Processor Operator
Amazon
08.2020 - 03.2021
CNA
Maxim Healthcare
03.2020 - 10.2022
Nurse Tech
AMG Specialty Hospital
04.2019 - 12.2019
CNA
Maxim Healthcare
04.2019 - 03.2020
CNA
Tclv Post Acute Rehabilitation
11.2018 - 03.2020
C.N.A
Premier Health And Rehab
10.2017 - 06.2018
CNA
Advance Medical Staffing
05.2017 - 06.2019
Cna
Canyon Vista Acute Care
02.2017 - 10.2017
Cna
Mountain's Edge Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2017
Cna
Genesis Health Care
05.2015 - 12.2015
cna
02/2013-02/2015 Life Care Center of Las Vegas NV
01.2013 - 02.2015
cna
Royal Springs Health Care & Rehab
02.2012 - 08.2013
Pastor/Evangelist
Bread Of Life Deliverance Ministry
01.2011 - 01.2012
cna
BrightStar Care Las Vegas W
02.2007 - 12.2012
High School -
Penn Foster
Bible Studies
ABTS BIBLE SCHOOL
CNA - Nursing
Ross Medical