Caneisha Blackman
Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise at Shiftkey in enhancing patient care quality through diligent monitoring and empathetic communication. Skilled in collecting vital signs and implementing safety precautions, I foster strong patient relationships while promoting independence and dignity. Committed to delivering exceptional support and maintaining a safe, clean environment for optimal health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
Irving, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Caregiver
Homestead Village
Pensacola, FL
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Education
Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05.2016
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Safety precautions
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy care
- Light housekeeping
- Reliable transportation
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aya Healthcare
11.2020 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Homestead Village
01.2018 - 10.2020
Nursing
Pensacola State College