Cassandra Hall
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in providing comprehensive care to patients. Skilled in ensuring safety and enhancing patient satisfaction in healthcare settings. Demonstrated ability to connect with individuals from various backgrounds. Notable for excellent bedside manner and meticulous charting capabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverview Regional Medical Center North Campus
Gadsden, Alabama
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Transported patients safely to various departments within the facility.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mary Bullard
Gadsden, Alabama
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information accurately.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Certified Home Health Aide
Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph
Gadsden, Alabama
11.2007 - 12.2020
- Provided personal care services to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Observed client conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and services provided.
- Supported clients with mobility and transportation needs as required.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Provided personal care services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming patients in their homes.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Observed changes in skin color, temperature or condition of wounds to report any changes to supervisor or physician.
- Reported any unusual incidents or changes in client behavior immediately to supervisor or nurse practitioner.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry, changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, and vacuuming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Participated in continuing education classes related to home health aide practices.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Provided emotional support to families during periods of stress associated with illness or death of a family member.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities on a daily basis.
- Educated patients about health maintenance and disease prevention techniques.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients when necessary.
- Provided assistance with toileting needs such as bedpan use and incontinence care when required.
- Answered patient questions regarding treatments and procedures as directed by supervisor.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing by obtaining urine samples and stool specimens from patients.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
CNA
Northside Health Care
Gadsden, Alabama
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Provided compassionate care to patients in long-term care settings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments according to health standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care initiatives.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Patient Care Technician
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Gadsden, Alabama
01.2003 - 05.2005
- Assisted nursing staff with patient mobility and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Supported patients during rehabilitation exercises under therapist supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Documented patient observations and care activities accurately in records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and safety procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
PCT
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Gadsden, Alabama
10.2001 - 01.2003
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Documented patient observations and care activities accurately in records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and safety procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
CNA
Coosa Valley Health Care
Glencoe, AL
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Provided compassionate care to patients in long-term care settings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments according to health standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support patient-centered care initiatives.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Education
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL10-1999
High School Diploma -
Gaston High School
Gadsden, AL05-1999
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records management
- Patient mobility support
- Infection control measures
- Basic wound care techniques
- Patient care compliance
- Effective communication
- Emotional support delivery
- Compassionate caregiving
- Critical thinking
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Patient lifting
- Basic life support
- Quick problem solver
- Transporting patients
- Adaptable
- Interdisciplinary communication
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR acls certified until 2/2026
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverview Regional Medical Center North Campus
02.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mary Bullard
03.2017 - 06.2023
Certified Home Health Aide
Alabama Department Of Public Health Adph
11.2007 - 12.2020
CNA
Northside Health Care
05.2005 - 05.2007
Patient Care Technician
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
01.2003 - 05.2005
PCT
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
10.2001 - 01.2003
CNA
Coosa Valley Health Care
09.1999 - 09.2001
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Gadsden State Community College
High School Diploma -
Gaston High School
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