April Straughn
3960 Independence Blvd,North Carolina
Summary
Detail-Oriented State-Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric In home healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kennedy Companion Care LLC
02.2021 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record for over 38 families
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed home assessments, care plans, and tasks for over 42 clients
- Office management, scheduling of caregivers and billing.
Education
MBA - Business Administration W/ Healthcare Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL2023
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
Caring For Life
Castle Hayne, NC2022
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship
Ashford University
San Diego, CA2015
Associates - Logistics Management
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA2014
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Charting Expertise
- Medication Assistance
- Case Management
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Patient Assessments
- Medical Office Administration
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kennedy Companion Care LLC
02.2021 - Current
MBA - Business Administration W/ Healthcare Management
Columbia Southern University
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
Caring For Life
Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship
Ashford University
Associates - Logistics Management
Coastline Community College
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