Cassandra Edwards
Marietta,GA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while implementing effective care plans. Recognized for fostering a positive healing environment and ensuring adherence to infection control practices.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
Diligent Desired Position with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center
Atlanta, GA
06.2014 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of licensed nurses and therapists.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans and procedures.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility protocols.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Panama City, FL
05.1999 - 01.2012
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout patient care areas consistently.
- Assisted in mobility exercises, promoting physical independence among residents.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, improving satisfaction and care quality.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
No Degree -
Cobb Medical Center
Mableton, GAHigh School Diploma -
Bay High
Panama City, FL05.1996
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center
06.2014 - Current
CNA
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
05.1999 - 01.2012
No Degree -
Cobb Medical Center
High School Diploma -
Bay High