Benita Gardner
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA/Medication Aide with extensive experience,and skilled in vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation, I excel in providing high-quality patient care while ensuring safety and comfort. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
Diligent [Desired Position] with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/Medication Aide
Swift Creek Health Care
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Documented patient observations accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a sterile environment for patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
NAI/Surgical Tech
UNC Rex Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained strict infection control protocols while performing wound care, catheter care, and other medical procedures.
- Promoted patient safety by closely monitoring vitals, reporting abnormal findings to nursing staff, and administering medications as directed.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Provided direct patient care and support to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit.Observing patients for any side effects or complications from anesthesia
- Assisting nurses with patients waking up from surgery by monitoring vital signs ,helping with patient transfers ,stocking supplies,and maintaining a clean environment
Education
No Degree - CNA/Medication Aide
Care One Nurse Institution
Raleigh, NC06-2008
No Degree - Nurse Aide
Drake College of Business
Newark, NJ03-1993
High School Diploma -
Needham Broughton High
Raleigh, NC06-1986
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Basic life support
- End-of-life care
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Geriatric care
- Ambulation assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Medical terminology
- Inpatient care
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen collection
- Transporting patients
- Observing responses
- Monitoring fluids
- Vital sign recording
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of staff members.
- Documented and resolved which led to good results
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Timeline
CNA/Medication Aide
Swift Creek Health Care
10.2022 - 06.2023
NAI/Surgical Tech
UNC Rex Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2022
No Degree - CNA/Medication Aide
Care One Nurse Institution
No Degree - Nurse Aide
Drake College of Business
High School Diploma -
Needham Broughton High
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