Barbara Mbah
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with proven expertise at Riderwood Village, delivering compassionate patient care and monitoring vital signs to enhance resident well-being. Skilled in medication administration and fostering emotional support, I effectively improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and strong communication, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Riderwood Village
Silver Spring, MD
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families during difficult times.
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to improve caregiving techniques.
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint John High School
06.2018
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Medication administration
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Reliable team player
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate
- Direct patient care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient relationship building
- Light housekeeping
- Condition monitoring
- Observing responses
- Preparing meals
Timeline
CNA
Riderwood Village
03.2021 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Saint John High School