Casandra Thompson
Nashville,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Provider
Self-employed
Nashville, TN
08.2001 - Current
- Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Offered top-notch care to 10+children at once, ranging in age from 6WEEKS to 5YEARS.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and numbers.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Participated in mandatory professional development activities.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Prepared students for kindergarten by teaching fundamentals of math.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Offered top-notch care to 10+ children at once, ranging in age from 6WEEKS ].TO 5YEARS
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2000 - 12.2001
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
CNA
Oklahoma Methodist Manor
Tulsa, OK
09.1990 - 03.1999
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Mclain High School For Science And Tech
Tulsa, OKSome College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Tulsa Technology Center - Peoria
Tulsa, OKHigh School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA09.2021
Skills
- Observation Documentation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Fluid Measurement
- Caregiver Relations
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Feeding Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Emotional and Social Support
- Linen Replacements
- Mobility Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
Accomplishments
My greatest accomplishments in my life is getting my high school diploma I know it might not mean a lot to some people but I am 55 years old had dropped out of high school in the 12th grade life got in the way did not get my diploma. decided to try for my GED and that was so difficult for me I gave up but then I prayed about it because I really wanted my high school diploma so a friend told me about Penn Foster I signed up paid my tuition and started my classes and on September 17th. 2021 after all these years I have my diploma although I'm 55years old I learned that it is never to late to go for what you really want. so that was a big accomplishment for me.
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Self-employed
08.2001 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
07.2000 - 12.2001
CNA
Oklahoma Methodist Manor
09.1990 - 03.1999
Mclain High School For Science And Tech
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Tulsa Technology Center - Peoria
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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