Compassionate CNA accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
ICare Home and Hopice
Springville, UT
10.2019 - Current
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elevation Home and Hospice
Sandy, UTA
09.2018 - Current
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Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing and toileting
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Watch Home Care
Orem, UT
03.2012 - Current
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandy Regional Nursing Home
Sandy, UT
08.2010 - 12.2015
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crosslands Nursing Home
Sandy, UT
11.2010 - 08.2015
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.l
Education
Graduate of AAA For Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing
Certified Nursing Program
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2003
Skills
Catheter Change and Preparation
Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
Collecting Vital Signs
Quality Assurance
Patient Relations
Condition Monitoring
Valid Utah Driver's License
Compassionate
Outpatient Care
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Light Housekeeping
Documentation Expert
Preparing Meals
Electronic Charting
Patient Assessments
Assisting With Personal Grooming
Collecting Specimens
Care Plan Implementation
Infection Control Procedures
Direct Patient Care
Responding to Emergencies
Patient Lifting
Quick Problem Solver
Reliable Transportation
Transporting Patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
ICare Home and Hopice
10.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elevation Home and Hospice
09.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Watch Home Care
03.2012 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crosslands Nursing Home
11.2010 - 08.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandy Regional Nursing Home
08.2010 - 12.2015
Graduate of AAA For Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing