Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

APRIL HARDY-KRIVDA

Tarpon Bayou Center
Port Richey,United States
1
Certification
18
Years of experience

Compassionate, respectful, trustworthy, honest, and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience providing direct patient care in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and home health settings. Skilled in assisting residents and patients with activities of daily living, monitoring changes in condition, supporting mobility and transfers, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and communicating effectively with nurses, families, and care teams. Dedicated to preserving patient dignity, comfort, and safety while delivering respectful, high-quality care.

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

2 Years 9 Months
Tarpon Bayou Center | 04.2023 - 01.2026
  • Assisting patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
  • Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.

Certified Nursing Assistant

2 Years 5 Months
Penisula Health Center | 11.2020 - 04.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate care environment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health status accurately.
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
  • Supported rehabilitation efforts by encouraging residents to engage in physical activities tailored to individual needs.
  • Trained new staff in best practices for patient care, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Monitored changes in patient conditions, promptly reporting concerns to nursing personnel for timely intervention.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • 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.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

1 Year
Genesis Bay Tree Center | 11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Certified Nursing Assistant

1 Year
Bayshore Home Health | 03.2016 - 03.2017

. Provided in-home personal care assistance while supporting patient comfort, safety, and independence.

. Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, mobility, and light house keeping/cleaning.

. Observed client needs and communicated concerns to appropriate care contacts.

. Maintained a respectful, clean, and supportive home care environment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

7 Years 2 Months
Life Care Center Of New Port Richey | 01.2008 - 03.2015
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.

Education

- Associate in Arts

Pasco-Hernando State College | New Port Richey, FL | 12-2019

Skills

. Activities of daily living assistance
including bathing
dressing
grooming
toileting
and feeding
. Vital signs monitoring
including blood pressure
pulse
respiration
temperature
oxygen saturation
and pain level observation
. Patient transfers
positioning
ambulation assistance
and safe use of gait belts
wheelchairs
walkers
and mechanical lifts
. Fall prevention
safety checks
call light response
and maintaining clean
hazard-free patient rooms
. Assisting with meal service
hydration
intake and output tracking
and nutrition support
. Turning and repositioning patients to help prevent skin breakdown and pressure injuries
. Observing and reporting changes in patient condition
behavior
skin integrity
appetite
and mobility to licensed nursing staff
. Infection control
hand hygiene
isolation precautions
and use of personal protective equipment
. Compassionate patient communication
emotional support
and respectful care for residents and families
. Documentation of care provided
daily activities
observations
and patients needs

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License 2004

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Tarpon Bayou Center
04.2023 - 01.2026Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Penisula Health Center
11.2020 - 04.2023Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genesis Bay Tree Center
11.2018 - 11.2019Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bayshore Home Health
03.2016 - 03.2017Read More

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Center Of New Port Richey
01.2008 - 03.2015Read More

Pasco-Hernando State College

from Associate in Arts
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APRIL HARDY-KRIVDA