Antoria Carter
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a proven track record at Jackson Memorial Hospital, showcasing exceptional patient care and vital signs monitoring. Leveraged compassion, empathy, and clinical documentation skills to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. A reliable team player, adept at improving patient outcomes through attentive care and effective team collaboration, contributing to a 20% increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
St Annes Nursing Facility
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Ramp Agent
WFS Worldwide Flight Services
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Efficiently operated ground service equipment, such as tugs and belt loaders, to facilitate smooth handling of baggage and cargo.
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
- Maintained clean ramps, preventing trip hazards or debris from interfering with aircraft movements or personnel safety.
- Loaded and unloaded freight.
- Reduced damage claims by carefully handling sensitive cargo, adhering to proper lifting techniques and equipment use.
- Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
- Conducted marshaling activities skillfully, guiding pilots safely towards their designated parking positions on the ramp area.
- Consistently maintained professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policies and standards.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by actively collaborating with colleagues and fostering open communication regarding ramp operations concerns.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on industry regulations, best practices, and new technologies in ramp services.
- Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
- Assisted in reducing turnaround times by efficiently managing the unloading and loading of cargo and luggage.
- Streamlined baggage loading process, ensuring timely departure of flights and minimal delays.
CNA
Dreamhouse Recovery LLC
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
CNA
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
CNA
Perdue at Jackson Health System
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
CNA
Jackson Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2020
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- 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 of COVID-19
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Temporary position
CNA
Eastridge at Cutler Bay
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provides for patients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting with showers.
- Assists with meals and feeds patients, ambulates, turns, and positions patients, and provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
- Answers patients’ call lights and requests promptly
- Maintains a safe and attractive environment for patients and staff and transports patients and equipment.
- Reports patient conditions to the assigned nurse to ensure professional assessment.
- Measures and records food and liquid intake, output, checks, and records vital signs.
- Provides patient help with walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
- Performs minor physical therapy routines (ROM) and turning in bed to prevent bedsores.
- May collect urine samples
- Assists lower level certified nursing assistants.
- Adheres to unit-level policies and procedures
Parks and Recreation Worker
Fit2Lead
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Contributed to a clean and welcoming environment by managing litter and waste disposal in the park area.
- Ensured park safety with regular maintenance checks, promptly addressing any hazards or issues identified.
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing excellent customer service and addressing inquiries about park facilities.
- Improved accessibility for all visitors by maintaining clear paths and installing necessary signage throughout the park grounds.
- Assisted with after school care (helping children with homework and after school activities)
Education
LPN - Nursing
Robert Morgan Education Center And Tech College
Miami, FL01.2021
High School Diploma - CNA
Miami Southridge Senior High
Miami, FL06.2017
Skills
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Safety precautions
- Companionship and emotional support
- Trustworthy companion
Timeline
CNA
St Annes Nursing Facility
12.2023 - Current
Ramp Agent
WFS Worldwide Flight Services
07.2022 - 09.2023
CNA
Dreamhouse Recovery LLC
10.2021 - 04.2022
CNA
Perdue at Jackson Health System
08.2020 - 10.2021
CNA
Jackson Memorial Hospital
05.2020 - 10.2020
CNA
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2020 - 02.2022
CNA
Eastridge at Cutler Bay
07.2017 - 02.2020
Parks and Recreation Worker
Fit2Lead
04.2016 - 07.2017
LPN - Nursing
Robert Morgan Education Center And Tech College
High School Diploma - CNA
Miami Southridge Senior High
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