Casandra Madison
Houston,TX
Summary
Very energetic Certified nursing assistant offering 25years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eastview Healthcare &Rehabilitation Center
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rollingbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crimson Heights Healthcare Wellness
Houston, TX
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Education
GED -
Prairieview A&M
Prairieville, LA01-1994
Skills
- Bathing Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Colostomy Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Transfer Techniques
- Restraint Application
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Relations
- Transporting patients
- Patient Care
- Documentation expert
- General housekeeping ability
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Responding to emergencies
- Inpatient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Activity Planning
- Reliable transportation
- Compassionate
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eastview Healthcare &Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rollingbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
02.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crimson Heights Healthcare Wellness
10.2021 - 02.2022
GED -
Prairieview A&M
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