Brenda Wagaman
Spring City,TN
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Life Care of Rhea County. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and deliver exceptional patient care while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and critical thinking, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all residents.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Quality of Life Home and Community Care Services
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance overall quality of life.
- Implemented individualized care plans to address client needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care provided.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive client support.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client interaction and safety protocols.
- Adapted care strategies based on changing health conditions of clients.
- Monitored client behaviors and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social engagement among clients.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
CNA
Life Care of Rhea County
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing necessary medical equipment.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care quality.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- 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.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
CNA
Heritage Senior Living Center
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing necessary medical equipment.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care quality.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Chicopee Comprehensive
Chicopee, MA05.1983
Skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Certification
Certified nursing assistant
Timeline
CNA
Heritage Senior Living Center
06.2025 - 09.2025
DSP
Quality of Life Home and Community Care Services
CNA
Life Care of Rhea County
High School Diploma - General Studies
Chicopee Comprehensive
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