Benika Rayford
Oakland,CA
Summary
Offering caring and supportive nature, ready to thrive in healthcare setting and eager to learn and grow. Delivers foundational understanding of patient care principles and basic medical procedures. Ready to use and develop strong communication and patient care skills in Certified Nursing role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspen Healthcare
Oakland, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering trust.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge base.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitawerk
Yountville, CA
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Vallejo Nursing School
Vallejo, CA05-2022
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College
Sacramento, CA10-2011
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Patient-focused care
- Positioning patients
- Ambulation assistance
- Inpatient care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspen Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
06.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vitawerk
09.2022 - 02.2024
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Vallejo Nursing School
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Kaplan College