April Sams
Taylor
Summary
I’ve been a CNA for 19 years. I am very good with patients and love to provide care especially when in need. I am a hard worker, responsible, and reliable.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
C.N.A
Villa Regency of Taylor
Taylor
06.2006 - Current
- This is the place for a brief summary of your key responsibilities and most stellar accomplishments.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and common spaces.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Educated families about care procedures and resident needs effectively.
- Assisted in mobility exercises, promoting physical health for residents.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Education
high school diploma -
Finney High School
Detroit, MichiganSkills
- Personal care
- Patient safety
- Care plan procedures
- Supply maintenance
- Effective communication
- Patient admission and discharge
- Commitment to service
- Facility safety
- Regulatory compliance
- Training and education
- Patient condition reporting
- Knowledge of chain of command
- Vital sign monitoring
References
Michelle Braxton, CNA, The Lodge of Taylor, (313) 915-7605.
Timeline
C.N.A
Villa Regency of Taylor
06.2006 - Current
high school diploma -
Finney High School