Cassandra Worthy
Barnegat,NJ
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record in patient care and electronic charting, honed at RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group. Excelled in condition monitoring and patient transportation, significantly enhancing patient well-being. Renowned for exceptional communication skills and a commitment to advancing home healthcare through continuous learning and family education.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group
Toms River, New Jersey
11.2008 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Home Healthcare
Meridian home healthcare
Toms River, New Jersey
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Assisted with discharge planning by providing families with resources related to home healthcare services or long term care facilities.
- Educated families about home healthcare needs and available resources.
- Attended professional conferences related to advances in home healthcare technology and services.
- Educated families about home healthcare needs and provided emotional support when necessary.
- Assessed patients' needs for additional resources such as home healthcare services or community programs.
- Conducted home visits to monitor safety and well-being of clients in their homes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin, NJ06-1996
Skills
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Conducting intakes
- Transporting patients
Timeline
Home Healthcare
Meridian home healthcare
01.2018 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group
11.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School