Celia Suomie
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Certified health professional with 19 years experience who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Bizzy Healthcare Agency (Aminata Conteh)
150 Wayne Ave Collingdale PA 19023 (601)605-8035
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA
Twin Pines Nursing & Rehab Center
315 London Grove Rd (610)869-2456
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
CNA
Freedom Village At Brandywine (Katie Maxey)
Brandywine Township, PA (484)288-2300
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
- Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
CNA/PRN
Live In Care Of Pa (Lisa Hayes)
1655 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, Pa 17601 (717)208-2608
09.2013 - 10.2017
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
CNA
Statesman Woods (Vera Mowen)
2619 Trenton Rd, Levittown, PA 19056 (267)943-7777
06.2009 - 07.2013
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gbarga Methodist School
Monrovia Liberia1992
certificate - certified nursing assistant
Roswell Nursing and Rehabilitation
1109 Green St, Roswell, GA 300751998
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Committed team player
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Trustworthy companion
- Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care
- Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care
- Quick Problem Solver
- Body Mechanics
- Vital Signs
- Emotional Support
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
Timeline
CNA
Twin Pines Nursing & Rehab Center
09.2021 - 11.2023
CNA
Bizzy Healthcare Agency (Aminata Conteh)
01.2020 - Current
CNA
Freedom Village At Brandywine (Katie Maxey)
11.2017 - 12.2019
CNA/PRN
Live In Care Of Pa (Lisa Hayes)
09.2013 - 10.2017
CNA
Statesman Woods (Vera Mowen)
06.2009 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Gbarga Methodist School
certificate - certified nursing assistant
Roswell Nursing and Rehabilitation