Arlinda Howard
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
The Homeplace at Midway
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
CMA
Modern Dermatology of Kentucky
11.2018 - 12.2024
- Prepared exam rooms prior to patient visits; ensured that all necessary supplies were available.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Provided direct patient care by assisting with treatments and administering medications as directed by physicians.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to all safety guidelines.
- Streamlined administrative processes by scheduling appointments, managing patient intake, and organizing medical documentation.
- Comforted anxious patients before procedures and listened to concerns, offering support, and compassion.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
CNA
Northpoint Healthcare
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN09-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway Universty
Midway,KY05-2027
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Compassionate Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Patient Care
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
- Safety Precautions
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Bedside Manner
- Compassion and empathy
- Time management
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
The Homeplace at Midway
03.2025 - Current
CNA
Northpoint Healthcare
11.2022 - 06.2024
CMA
Modern Dermatology of Kentucky
11.2018 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
ITT Technical Institute - Indianapolis
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway Universty
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other
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