Catrina Lee
Magnolia,AR
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Brentwood Nursing Home, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and adherence to HIPAA protocols. Recognized for fostering strong relationships with patients and families while maintaining meticulous electronic health records.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blossoms at Stamps
Stamps, AR
09.2024 - Current
- Supported nursing staff in executing daily patient care responsibilities.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery
- Instructed patients on proper use of mobility aids for safer movement.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brentwood Nursing Home
Dallas, TX
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients with mobility, including transfers and ambulation.
- Educated patients on proper hygiene and self-care practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure efficient workflow and communication.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records system.
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas consistently.
- Supported patients with mobility, using assistive devices as needed.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Centre
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Estates
Frisco, TX
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brentwood Nursing Home
Dallas, Texas
09.2006 - 09.2013
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05-2026
High School Diploma -
Bryan Adams High School
Dallas, TX05-2003
Skills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Health education
- Customer service
- HIPAA compliance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Medical terminology
- Colostomy care
- Time management
- Patient assessments
- Maintaining privacy
- Medical records management
- Bathing assistance
- Oxygen therapy
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Family support and assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Specimen collection
- Ambulation assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Recording vital signs
- End-of-life care
- Range of motion exercises
- Helping with medication
- Observing responses
- General housekeeping
- Feeding assistance
- G-tube care
- Electronic charting
- Transfer techniques
- Geriatric care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Monitoring fluids
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Vital sign recording
- Blood glucose testing
- Bedside manner
- Transporting patients
- Tracheostomy care
- Urinary catheter care
- Medical office administration
- Toileting assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Database administration
- Condition monitoring
- Team building
- Goal setting and achievement
- Call center operations
- Leadership qualities
- Clear communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Hygiene standards compliance
- Safety protocols
- Safety training certifications
- Sanitary system maintenance
- Waste management
- Sanitation equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Life skills development
- Active listening
- Microsoft office
- Mental Health Laws Understanding
- Goal setting
- CPR/AED
- Trauma-informed care
- Advanced lifting techniques
- Strength training expertise
- Weight management strategies
- Body mechanics analysis
- Breathing technique instruction
- Balance and stability training
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Blossoms at Stamps
09.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brentwood Nursing Home
09.2022 - 09.2024
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
09.2020 - 09.2022
Patient Care Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
09.2017 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Centre
09.2013 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Estates
09.2013 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brentwood Nursing Home
09.2006 - 09.2013
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Bryan Adams High School