Caitlyn Hartford
Ward,AR
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Certified Nursing Assistant offering 4 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
His Kids Christian Academy
Searcy, AR
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior reports.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Provided feedback on completed assignments or tests related to specific subject matter.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
CNA
Des Arc Health And Rehab
Des Arc, AR
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
CNA
Searcy Health and Rehab
Searcy, AR
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Beebe, AR05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education/Daycare
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Beebe, AR05.2020
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, AR05.2014
Skills
- Materials Preparation
- Attendance Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Lunch Supervision
- Classroom Supervision
- Safety Guidelines
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Restocking
- Student and Parent Relations
- Student Supervision
- Attendance Tracking
- Classroom Support
- Behavior Modeling
- Behavior Management
- Student Assessments
- Small Group Instruction
- Setting up Activities
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Behavior Redirection
- Positive Attitude
- Computer Skills
- Student Health and Safety
- Effective Communication
- Friendly and Outgoing
- Child Development Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- Maintaining Safe Environments
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Compassionate Communication
- Patient Lifting
- Care Plan Implementation
- Patient-Focused Care
- Electronic Charting
- Indirect Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Transporting Patients
- Infection Control Procedures
- Monitoring Fluids
- Mobility Assistance
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Adaptable
- Family Support and Assistance
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Compassionate
- Medical Records Management
- Reliable Transportation
- Inpatient Care
- Responding to Emergencies
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Activity Planning
- Understands Medical Procedures
- EHR Management
- Patient Assessments
- Assisting With Personal Grooming
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Light Housekeeping
Certification
- CNA licenses
- CPR/AED/First Aid
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
His Kids Christian Academy
11.2019 - 03.2020
CNA
Des Arc Health And Rehab
09.2016 - 10.2016
CNA
Searcy Health and Rehab
01.2015 - 08.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education/Daycare
Arkansas State University - Beebe
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
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