Bridgette Blake
Waldorf, Maryland,MD
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, skilled in patient assessments and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and independence while fostering strong relationships. Committed to infection control and delivering patient-focused care, ensuring optimal outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
South River Nursing & Rehabilitation
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, fostering independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care activities accurately, supporting continuity of care and compliance standards.
GNA
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Charlotte Hall, MD
09.2025 - Current
- Administered daily care for residents, ensuring comfort and safety in accordance with care plans.
- Assisted in mobility support, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life for veterans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident areas, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized care strategies for optimal outcomes.
- Documented patient progress accurately, contributing to effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Documented patient progress thoroughly and accurately, maintaining confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Recognized early warning signs of potential health issues among residents and promptly alerted nursing staff for further assessment or intervention as necessary.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best practices within geriatric nursing assistance.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans, addressing each patient''s specific needs.
- Contributed to infection control efforts by adhering to strict hygiene protocols while performing various GNA tasks.
Nursing Assistant
Greenacres Healthcare
La Plata, MD
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, fostering independence and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care activities accurately, supporting continuity of care and compliance standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, promoting a compassionate care atmosphere.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Caregiver
Jeremiah Home Assited Living
Lanham, MD
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Provided emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients and families.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to supervisors effectively.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, ensuring compliance with health standards.
Education
High School Diploma - Business Administration
St. Catherine High School
Jamaica, VA06.1991
Skills
Patient care
Patient feeding
Basic life support
Direct patient care
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Vital signs monitoring
Patient relationship building
Infection control
Mobility assistance
Vital sign monitoring
Catheter care
Electronic charting
Patient relations
Companionship and emotional support
Patient assessments
Light housekeeping
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Certified Medication Technician
CPR
Basic life Support
High School diploma
Timeline
GNA
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
09.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Greenacres Healthcare
02.2025 - 09.2025
Caregiver
Jeremiah Home Assited Living
02.2023 - 05.2025
Nursing Assistant
South River Nursing & Rehabilitation
High School Diploma - Business Administration
St. Catherine High School