Autumn Porter
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Kaiser Permanente
Harbor City, California
12.2024 - Current
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
CNA
Crenshaw Nursing Home
Los Angeles, CA, CA
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
CNA
Valley Presbyterian
Los Angeles, CA, CA
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
C.N.A
Pulse Clinical Registry / Harbor City UCLA
Carson, CA
05.2021 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Longwood Manor Convalescent
Los Angeles, CA
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of each patient.
- Supported needs of 14+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant (COVID Collector)
AMI
Culver City
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Enhanced testing accuracy by following strict procedures and utilizing proper equipment for COVID-19 testing.
- Increased safety measures by adhering to stringent sanitation protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment during COVID-19 testing.
- Improved patient experience by providing clear instructions on self-administered tests, ensuring accurate results with minimal discomfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to track positive cases and provide timely notifications of COVID-19 test results.
- Maintained accurate records of each test administered, facilitating efficient contact tracing efforts in case of positive results.
C.N.A
Los Angeles Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2020 - 12.2021
- 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.
Education
Certified Nursing Certification - Nursing Assistance
Accord Healthcare Institution
Phoenix, AZ06.2014
High School Diploma - General Studies
John Muir Charter Schools
Pomona, CA06.2003
Skills
- Patient transfers
- Multitasking and organization
- Feeding assistance
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Lifting and transferring
- Attention to detail
- End-of-life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
Skills
Contact
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Education
Pomona, CA,Phoenix, AZ
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS -Certified
Timeline
CNA
Kaiser Permanente
12.2024 - Current
CNA
Crenshaw Nursing Home
06.2024 - 11.2024
CNA
Valley Presbyterian
04.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (COVID Collector)
AMI
09.2021 - 03.2022
C.N.A
Pulse Clinical Registry / Harbor City UCLA
05.2021 - 04.2024
C.N.A
Los Angeles Community Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Longwood Manor Convalescent
03.2019 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Certification - Nursing Assistance
Accord Healthcare Institution
High School Diploma - General Studies
John Muir Charter Schools