Antonia Spidell
Orange Park,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
01.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Synergy HomeCare
06.2014 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Patient Care Technician
Orange Park Medical Center
12.1998 - 05.2013
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery Tech
Clarksville, TN08.1988
Skills
- Monitoring Fluids
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Transporting Patients
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Health Insurance Verification
- Collecting Specimens
- Responding to Emergencies
- Quality Patient Care
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Medical Records Management
- Infection Control Procedures
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
01.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Synergy HomeCare
06.2014 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Orange Park Medical Center
12.1998 - 05.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery Tech