Candi Vaughn
Guys,TN
Summary
I have been a CNA since 2001. I do have life experience. I would like to try something new. I am a fast learner and a trusted and goal oriented worker.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Palliative Care
Private Home
Bolivar, TN
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Private Palliative Care
Private Home
Middleton, TN
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided comfort measures, such as pain management, symptom control and end-of-life care.
- Maintained comprehensive medical records documenting all aspects of patient care provided.
- Provided emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored changes in a patient's condition and reported any concerns or issues to the physician immediately.
- Counseled patients and families regarding end-of-life decisions, including advance directives.
- Performed regular assessments of a patient's physical symptoms such as pain, nausea, shortness of breath.
- Administered prescribed medications according to established protocols.
CNA
Private Home
Ramer, TN
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
CNA
Private
Ramer, TN
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
CNA
At Home Healthcare
Savannah, TN
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Correspondence School
Georgia06-2005
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- Community Resources
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient-Centered Care
- Hospice Care
- Quality Improvement
- Family Counseling
Affiliations
We live on a homestead in the making. We have many fowl, so its hard work keeping everything running. i feed all the animals and me and my partner work very hard on our garden.
Timeline
Private Palliative Care
Private Home
11.2023 - 03.2024
Private Palliative Care
Private Home
08.2021 - 10.2023
CNA
Private Home
02.2019 - 07.2021
CNA
Private
02.2017 - 01.2019
CNA
At Home Healthcare
02.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Correspondence School