Candice Hermsdorfer
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Adept CNA with proven expertise in patient care and electronic charting, honed across reputable institutions like Vita New Whiteland. Excelled in providing emotional support and maintaining rigorous infection control standards, ensuring optimal patient wellness and safety. Demonstrates exceptional communication and team collaboration, significantly enhancing patient care outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Vita New Whiteland
New Whiteland, IN
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Lead Residents in group activities
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
CNA
Independence Village Greenwood
Greenwood, IN
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Dementia care in an assisted living facility.
- Assisted Residents in activities of daily living
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
PCT
Hancock Regional Hospital
Greenfield , IN
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Direct patient care within a Geriatric Psych Unit
- Dedicated to therapeutic prevention.
- Skilled in therapeutic crisis intervention
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
CNA
Kindred Greenfield
Greenfield, IN
11.2009 - 10.2015
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Education
GED -
Bloomington North H.S.
Bloomington, IN06-2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Electronic charting
- Infection control
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aide- April 2007
Timeline
CNA
Vita New Whiteland
06.2024 - Current
CNA
Independence Village Greenwood
07.2023 - 07.2024
PCT
Hancock Regional Hospital
07.2015 - 04.2020
CNA
Kindred Greenfield
11.2009 - 10.2015
GED -
Bloomington North H.S.
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