Arnetta Celedon
Chicago,IL
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.
Compassionate healthcare professional with background in medical assistance, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical record keeping, and clinical procedures. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient experiences and seamless support to healthcare teams.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Standard home care
Chicago, IL
03.2023 - Current
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Education
It Technology
Kaplan University
Davenport, IATimeline
CNA
Standard home care
03.2023 - Current
It Technology
Kaplan University