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Bessie Cook

Zephyrhills,FL

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Gulfside Hospice, delivering exceptional patient care and advocating for individual needs. Skilled in collecting vital signs and providing Alzheimer's and dementia care, I foster positive relationships through empathy and active listening, enhancing patient comfort and wellbeing in challenging situations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gulfside Hospice
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • 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.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hillside Health and Rehab
05.2015 - 06.2025
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.

Education

G.E.D -

Moore Mickens
Dade City, FL

Certified Nursing Assistant -

PHCC
Dade City, FL

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hillside Health and Rehab
05.2015 - 06.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gulfside Hospice

G.E.D -

Moore Mickens

Certified Nursing Assistant -

PHCC

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