Anna Newcomer
Browntown,WI
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU CNA
William S Middleton Veterans Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beloit Health System
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Lifeguard
Green County YMCA
03.2018 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
- Recorded daily activity logs and incident reports for tracking purposes.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Graceland Manor
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
ADN - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
Madison12-2025
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Monroe, WI05.2021
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI04.2021
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Restock Shelves
- Recording Vital Signs
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Oral Hygiene
- Transporting Patients
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Monitoring Fluids
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Responding to Emergencies
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Documenting Behaviors
- Bathing and Dressing
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR- BLS
Timeline
ICU CNA
William S Middleton Veterans Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Beloit Health System
11.2021 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Graceland Manor
04.2021 - 11.2021
Lifeguard
Green County YMCA
03.2018 - 01.2025
ADN - Nursing
Madison Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Blackhawk Technical College
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