Candice Triana Twase
Metairie,LA
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.
Graduate from respiratory care school and ready to work in this field too
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Anthony Nursing home
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2012 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA08-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Mukono University
Uganda 10-2009
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control procedures
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Safety Precautions
- Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate
- Assisting with personal grooming
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Anthony Nursing home
01.2012 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Delgado Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Mukono University