Carolyn Howell
Asheville,NC
Summary
Experienced certified nursing assistant skilled in building strong patient relationships and collaborating within multidisciplinary medical teams. Demonstrates efficient time-management, compassionate bedside manner, and astute observational ability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital - Medical Intensive Care Unit
Asheville , NC
2021.07 - Current
- Collaborates with nursing staff to support patients in their activities of daily living.
- Monitors and documents patient vital signs such as blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and heart rate on a regular basis.
- Turns and repositions bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Attends to patient needs promptly by responding to call lights.
- Documents patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Collects blood samples for medical testing using venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Insert and discontinue Foley catheters using sterile technique.
- Set up rooms with adequate equipment before a patient arrives to help give the best care possible.
Sales Associate
Cheap Joes Art Stuff
Asheville , NC
2020.08 - 2021.09
- Greet customers as they come into the store.
- Help customers locate what they are looking for.
- Price and display the daily shipment.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- File receipts.
- Help keep store organized and clean.
Server/Manager
Asheville Art Museum - Perspective Cafe
Asheville , NC
2019.09 - 2020.03
- Open restaurant daily and prepare the register for the day.
- Greet customers as they come in.
- Take orders, and make coffee and tea drinks.
- Take daily stock of inventory and order what we need for the next day.
- Close the restaurant daily and ensure that the register drawers are correct.
- Assure each employee gets tipped out the right amount at the end of their shift.
Sales Associate
Designer Shoe Warehouse
Asheville , NC
2018.11 - 2019.10
- Greet customers as they come in, and assist them in finding what they came in for.
- Tell customers about the rewards program, and sign them up if they are interested.
- Reorganize and restock shoes.
- Clean store before and/or after closing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital - Cardiac Step Down Unit
Asheville , NC
2017.11 - 2018.08
- Collaborated with nursing staff to support patients in their activities of daily living.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and heart rate, multiple times a day.
- Attended to patient needs promptly by responding to call lights.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Inserted and discontinued Foley catheters using sterile technique.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Laurels of Summit Ridge
Asheville , NC
2016.10 - 2017.11
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, such as blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and heart rate, two times a day.
- Feed patients or assist in eating and drinking.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as getting out of bed, bathing, getting dressed, using the toilet, standing, and walking.
- Turn and reposition bedridden patients multiple times a day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Asheville, NC2024-12
Undergraduate
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCSome College (No Degree) - Undergraduate
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NCHigh School Diploma -
Asheville High School
Asheville, NC2015-06
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Inpatient Care
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Problem-Solving
- Task Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS - American Heart Association)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital - Medical Intensive Care Unit
2021.07 - Current
Sales Associate
Cheap Joes Art Stuff
2020.08 - 2021.09
Server/Manager
Asheville Art Museum - Perspective Cafe
2019.09 - 2020.03
Sales Associate
Designer Shoe Warehouse
2018.11 - 2019.10
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Hospital - Cardiac Step Down Unit
2017.11 - 2018.08
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Laurels of Summit Ridge
2016.10 - 2017.11
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS - American Heart Association)
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of North Carolina At Asheville
Undergraduate
Appalachian State University
Some College (No Degree) - Undergraduate
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Asheville High School
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