Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong patient care skills combined with excellent patient evaluation and advocacy. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
Melrose, MA
2021.12 - Current
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
CNA
GQR Global Markets At Central State Hospital
Richmond, VA
2021.08 - 2021.12
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA Supervisor
Favorite Staffing At Choate Mental Health Hospital
Anna, IL
2020.10 - 2021.08
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Assisted and counseled 30 patients daily.
Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Travel Assignment
CNA
Soliant Healthcare@ Pathways Mental Health Center
Marianna, FL
2020.06 - 2020.10
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN .
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Travel Assigment
CNA
S.A.T.T Healthcare Staffing
Millville, NJ
2020.01 - 2020.06
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Travel Assignment
CNA, Labor and Delivery
University Of Maryland University College
Baltimore, MD
2017.02 - 2019.12
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Took newspapers, flowers and other personal items to patients on all floors.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
CNA
Total Access Urgent Care
Baltimore, MD
2009.01 - 2017.01
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Assisted coworkers in switch from Epic to Cerner and completed subsequent training sessions in 30 days.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Baltimore City College
Baltimore, MD
04.2010
Cna & PCT Training - Health Administration
Stein Health Care Training
Baltimore, MD
11.2008
Skills
Transporting patients
Patient-focused care
Wound care specialist
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Responding to emergencies
Feeding assistance expert
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
EMR / EHR
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Recording Vital Signs
Medical Records Management
NG tube insertion and management
12-lead EKG monitoring
Phlebotomy procedures
Cardiac monitoring
Collecting medical samples
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
CMT - Certified Medication Technician
CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
2021.12 - Current
CNA
GQR Global Markets At Central State Hospital
2021.08 - 2021.12
CNA Supervisor
Favorite Staffing At Choate Mental Health Hospital