Andreana Goston
Indianola,MS
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at TRA (St. Francis), skilled in vital signs monitoring and delivering individualized patient care. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and dignity through effective communication and emotional support, ensuring optimal independence while adhering to HIPAA guidelines. Committed to fostering a positive healing environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA (Med -Surge
TRA(St.Francis)
03.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
Indianola Nursing and Rehab
03.2012 - 01.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Nurse Aide/Med Surge
North Sunflower Medical Center
04.2007 - 11.2010
- 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.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Education
Nurse Aide Certificate -
Cna Training Center
Itta Bena, MS09.2011
High School Diploma -
Drew High School
Drew, MS05.2003
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient relationship building
- Specimen collection
- Trustworthy companion
- Valid state driver's license
Timeline
CNA (Med -Surge
TRA(St.Francis)
03.2023 - Current
CNA
Indianola Nursing and Rehab
03.2012 - 01.2023
Nurse Aide/Med Surge
North Sunflower Medical Center
04.2007 - 11.2010
Nurse Aide Certificate -
Cna Training Center
High School Diploma -
Drew High School
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