Ariel A. Purlett
Miramar,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with experience providing comprehensive patient care in both home health and live-in caregiving environments. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, mobility support, vital signs monitoring, and maintaining patient comfort and safety. Experienced in administering medications, injections, IV treatments, and performing basic phlebotomy while supporting complex medical care plans. Proven ability to provide attentive care to elderly and medically vulnerable patients, including individuals undergoing serious illness treatment. Strong organizational and caregiving skills with a commitment to maintaining dignity, wellbeing, and quality of life for patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care
Miami Beach, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Provide full-time live-in care (5 days per week) for a cancer patient requiring continuous medical and personal support.
- Administer prescribed medications, injections, and IV treatments according to the patient's care plan.
- Perform basic phlebotomy duties, including drawing blood when required for monitoring and treatment purposes.
- Assist with mobility support, fall prevention, and daily physical activity to maintain circulation and strength.
- Monitor the patient's wellbeing and assist with nutrient by preparing meals that support chemotherapy treatment.
- Transport the patient to appointments and assist with errands and household support, including grocery shopping, light housekeeping, and pet care to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Home Health Aide
Private Care
Miami Beach, FL
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided full-time personal care for an elderly disabled patient requiring complete assistance with daily living activities.
- Assisted with feeding, bathing dressing, toileting, and hygiene while maintaining the patient's comfort and dignity.
- Administered scheduled medications throughout the day according to the patient's care routine.
- Repositioned the patient regularly and ensured proper bed positioning to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort.
- Prepared and served daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while monitoring the patients during feeding.
- Assisted with mobility, light physical exercise, and overall wellbeing to support the patient's health and safety.
Inventory Work Study
Broward Community College
Pembroke Pines, FL
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed inventory of incoming art supplies and materials for multiple art classes across the department.
- Organized, tracked, and restocked art supplies to ensure materials were available for student use.
- Assisted with enrolling and onboarding new art students into department programs.
- Supported art department activities by helping prepare materials and supplies for classes.
- Contributed to campus art projects, including painting and creative work used around the school.
- Maintained an organized workspace and accurate inventory records for department resources.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Broward College South Campus
Pembroke Pines, FL06-2024
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
Touze Health Institute
Miramar, FL08-2025
Skills
- Infection Control & Hygiene: Hand hygiene, oral care, perineal care, catheter care, bed baths
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature
- Patient Mobility Assistance: Ambulation, wheelchair support, gait belt transfers, mechanical lift transfers
- Patient Positioning & Safety: Side-lying positioning, fall prevention, comfort support
- Personal Care Support: Feeding assistance, dressing patient with limited mobility, nail and foot care
- Patient Monitoring: Intake and output tracking, observation of patient condition
- Bedside Care: Making occupied and unoccupied beds, maintaining patient comfort
- Therapeutic Support: Range of motion exercises and daily movement assistance
- Medical Assistance: Medication support and intramuscular injections
- Clinical Support Skills: Basic phlebotomy, IV treatments, fluid therapy assistance
Certification
Home Health Aide
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care
11.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
Private Care
07.2024 - 08.2025
Inventory Work Study
Broward Community College
04.2024 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Broward College South Campus
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
Touze Health Institute