Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in direct patient care, HIPAA compliance, and vital sign monitoring. Committed to enhancing patient dignity and comfort through high-quality personal care services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Iowa City, IA
06.2025 - Current
Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and dignity.
Monitored vital signs, weights, temperature, and more to ensure accurate health assessments for care planning.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Provided emotional support to residents and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Haven
Fort Dodge, IA
12.2024 - 04.2025
Monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate health assessments for care planning.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to improve overall resident wellness and satisfaction.
Pizza Cook
Pasquales Pizza
Humboldt, IA
06.2023 - 04.2024
Prepared and cooked pizzas following established recipes and quality standards.
Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and safety protocols.
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment during peak hours.
Monitored inventory levels, assisting in stock management.
Assisted in training new staff on pizza preparation techniques and operational procedures.
Adhered to health regulations, ensuring food safety standards were consistently met throughout operations.
Handled high-volume orders during peak times with accuracy and speed while maintaining attention to detail for each pizza creation.
Followed strict food safety guidelines to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen, reducing the risk of health code violations.
Assisted coworkers during busy periods by multitasking between various stations when necessary, reinforcing teamwork within the establishment.