Catrina Taylor
Kingsland,GA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting nursing staff. Achieved high standards of care through effective communication and adherence to infection control protocols. Committed to advocating for patient dignity and privacy while fostering a safe and supportive environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
UF Health
Jacksonville
01.2015 - Current
- Assisted Registered Nurse with routine procedures, ensuring adherence to care standards. Provided nursing support aligned with organization's mission, enhancing patient advocacy and fostering trust in care delivery.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily comfort needs at UF Health.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Repositioned patients and supported safe transfers using proper lifting techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, and daily personal care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Communicated client needs to families and care teams..
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Prepared meals and assisted with feeding during home care visits.
- Maintained clean, safe living spaces for client comfort.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Angel Watch Home Care, Inc.
Fernandina Beach
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Delivered routine individualized healthcare by changing bandages, dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to elderly, convalescents, and individuals with disabilities in home or care facility settings. Monitored and reported changes in patients' health status to ensure timely medical response and adjustments to care plans. May also provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming of the patient.
- Assisted Maine Medical Center patients with bathing, grooming, and daily personal care
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff
- Supported patient mobility using safe transfer and lift techniques
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Performed duties including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and safely moving patients, and changing linens.
- Assisted patient bathing, dressing, and grooming in busy medical center units.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurses promptly.
- Repositioned patients and supported safe transfers using lifts and gait belts.
Education
Fernandina Beach High School
Fernandina Beach, FLSkills
- Patient care and safety
- Patient assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Vital signs reporting
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient advocacy and support
- Patient transfer
- Electronic Medical Record
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
CNA License / Cambridge Institute of Nursing, Jacksonville, Certified Nursing Assistant - Expires May 2027 Florida Department of Health,
Certified Nursing Assistant - Expires August 08, 2027 Georgia Nurse Aide Registry
Certified Nursing Assistant- Expires December 17, 2027 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Certified Nursing Assistant- Expires August 28, 2027 Maine
Certified Nursing Assistant- Expires May 02, 2027 State of Washington Department of Health
Certified Nursing Assistant-Expires August 24, 2028 North Dakota Health of Human Services
Basic Life Support / American Red Cross, BLS Certification- Expires June 2027
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
Patient Care Associate
UF Health
01.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Angel Watch Home Care, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Georgia Health System
01.2010 - 01.2013
Fernandina Beach High School