Andria Thomas
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro, N.C
02.2001 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
Restorative Aide
Adams Farm Living & Rehab
Greensboro, Greensboro
02.2001 - 05.2012
- Provided restorative exercises and activities to patients in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, including dressing changes, transferring and ambulation.
- Monitored patients' progress and communicated any changes in condition to the nursing staff.
- Instructed family members on proper techniques for performing restorative exercises at home.
- Observed patients while they completed daily living activities such as eating, bathing, grooming.
- Organized restorative supplies and equipment for use by nursing staff or physical therapists.
- Encouraged social interaction among residents through recreational activities such as games, music, art projects.
Education
Nurse Aide 1 - Nurse Aide 1
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC11-2000
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Infection control procedures
- Condition Monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Vital sign recording
- Collecting specimens
- Direct Patient Care
- Conducting intakes
- Mobility Assistance
- Monitoring fluids
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Moses Cone Hospital
02.2001 - Current
Restorative Aide
Adams Farm Living & Rehab
02.2001 - 05.2012
Nurse Aide 1 - Nurse Aide 1
Guilford Technical Community College