Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Bloomfield
11.2024 - Current
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
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.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Cashier
Speedway Gas Station
Farmington
10.2024 - 04.2025
Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
Assisted Living Caregiver
Tungland Corporation
Farmington
05.2019 - 04.2022
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Participated in staff meetings and training sessions as required by facility policies.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Supported independence of clients by helping them identify solutions to problems without taking over decision-making responsibilities.
Helped housekeeping staff with laundry duties when requested.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Encouraged socialization between residents by organizing group activities and outings.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.