Brenda Walker-Stone
955 Waring Ave,NY
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a proven track record at Beth Abraham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, enhancing patient care through compassionate communication and meticulous vital signs monitoring. Skilled in fostering independence and dignity, I effectively implemented infection control measures, ensuring a safe environment while delivering high-quality, individualized care to diverse patient populations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
CNA
Beth Abraham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
The Bronx, NY
2023 - 2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques and resources available.
- 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.
CNA
Linstead Public Hospital
Jamaica
2016 - 2023
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient hygiene, mobility, and feeding tasks effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Trained new CNAs on best practices, fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
- Implemented infection control measures to uphold a safe environment for patients and staff.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bog Walk High
Bog Walk Jamaica 07.2006
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Bathing assistance
HIPAA compliance
Feeding assistance
Basic life support
Dressing assistance
Maintaining confidentiality
End-of-life care
Compassionate communication
Patient transfers
Emotional support
Clinical documentation
Safety precautions
Collecting vital signs
Certification
Newborn care specialist
Timeline
CNA
Beth Abraham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2023 - 2024
CNA
Linstead Public Hospital
2016 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Bog Walk High