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Candace Cotton

Bradenton

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over five years of experience in patient care and support. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating with healthcare teams to implement tailored care strategies. Committed to enhancing resident well-being through attentive and personalized care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Meadows
Sarasota
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to residents during activities.
  • Followed infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for residents.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care strategies.
  • Assisted with mobility and transportation of residents within the facility.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center
Sarasota
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to residents during activities.
  • Followed infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for residents.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care strategies.
  • Assisted with mobility and transportation of residents within the facility.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Woodbridge Rehabilitation
Tampa
06.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to residents during activities.
  • Followed infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for residents.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care strategies.
  • Assisted with mobility and transportation of residents within the facility.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.

Patient Care Technician

Blake Medical Center
Bradenton
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to residents during activities.
  • Followed infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment for residents.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care strategies.
  • Assisted with mobility and transportation of residents within the facility.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center
Sarasota
10.2017 - 10.2017
  • Assist the resident with daily showers, toileting, hygiene. Take vitals for the nurse, keep unit and resident room clean, assist the nurse with any dressing changes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
12-2024

LPN - Nursing

Angel Technical Institute
Bradenton, FL
08.2017

High school diploma -

Southeast High School
Bradenton, FL
01.1986

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • CNA Certified
  • Multi-line Phone Systems
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Record keeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Care documentation
  • Infection control

Certification

  • CNA
  • CPR Certification

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Accomplishments

  • 2020-2025 Zeta Amicae of Palmetto recording secretary

Timeline

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Meadows
03.2022 - 10.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - 03.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Woodbridge Rehabilitation
06.2018 - 02.2020

Patient Care Technician

Blake Medical Center
10.2017 - 06.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sarasota Point Rehabilitation Center
10.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies

Southern New Hampshire University

LPN - Nursing

Angel Technical Institute

High school diploma -

Southeast High School

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