Camille Fitzgerald
Brooklyn,MD
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Psychiatric Nursing Aide with extensive hands-on experience in assisted living and hospital-based mental health care. Expertise in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care includes vital signs monitoring, hygiene support, mobility assistance, feeding, and activities of daily living. Proven ability to support individuals with psychiatric conditions, dementia, and physical disabilities through effective de-escalation techniques, behavioral observation, and therapeutic communication to ensure safety and comfort. Recognized for a strong work ethic, emotional resilience, and a genuine commitment to preserving patient dignity while enhancing overall quality of life.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Psychiatric Nursing Aide
Bellevue Hospital
Kingston Jamaica
08.2002 - 03.2021
- Dedicated Certified Psychiatric Nursing Aide with extensive experience in mental health support and patient care.
- Compassionate and patient-focused professional skilled in assisting individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Proficient in implementing care plans and monitoring patients' progress while providing emotional support.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, contributing to accurate health monitoring.
- Trained new aides on best practices for patient care and operational procedures.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, improving overall efficiency of the healthcare team.
Care Giver
Assisted Living Annapolis
Maryland
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over five years of experience in providing personalized support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Proficient in assisting clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective communication with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid, ensuring a high level of safety and emergency preparedness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and company protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions for optimal well-being.
Caregiver Part-time
Visting Angels
Annapolis, MD
09.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care, enhancing clients' quality of life and ensuring comfort.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for elderly clients.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet client needs.
- Monitored and documented clients' health status, reporting any changes to family and medical staff.
- Facilitated engaging social activities, fostering companionship and emotional well-being among clients.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
CNA
Autumn Lake Healthcare
Glen Burnie, MD
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for health stability.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident progress and needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- 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.
Education
Certified Psychiatric Nursing -
Ministry of health Inservice Education Unit Bellevue
Jamaica01-2012
CNA Certificate - Nursing
Fomen Nursing Assistant Training Academy
Annapolis, MD12-2025
Skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
- Hands-on
- Empathy
- Communication
- Patience
- Attention
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- First aid and safety
- Team collaboration
Certification
Psychiatric Nursing Aide Certificate
CNA Certificate (A00234690)
Ward Assistance Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Med Tech Certificate (MT0184702)
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
CNA
Autumn Lake Healthcare
01.2026 - 04.2026
Caregiver Part-time
Visting Angels
09.2025 - Current
Care Giver
Assisted Living Annapolis
11.2021 - 09.2025
Certified Psychiatric Nursing Aide
Bellevue Hospital
08.2002 - 03.2021
Certified Psychiatric Nursing -
Ministry of health Inservice Education Unit Bellevue
CNA Certificate - Nursing
Fomen Nursing Assistant Training Academy