CHANDANIE BASDEO

• Administered medications and treatments according to prescriptions, ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulations.
• Assisted in patient assessments and care plans, contributing to individualized care strategies.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of conditions and treatments.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.

Served as both LPN and CNA in diverse skilled facilities and hospitals. Adapted quickly to new environments, enhancing patient care across settings. Gained experience in various healthcare environments, improving versatility and responsiveness. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.

• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and compliance with care plans.
• Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety measures and improving patient outcomes in clinical settings.
• Provided compassionate support to patients and families, fostering a positive healthcare experience through effective communication.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

• In this small-scale nursing home, I attend to the residents and enjoy their treatment of residents and staffing
• Here I follow protocols and refine my skills as a CNA
• Assist with daily activities of living and assist residents with all ranges of care

• This nursing refined my skills as a CNA
• When I was a new CNA at Campbell Hall, they placed me often with the long-term care units; however, I did pursue the rehab units as well
• The workload there was so heavy I learned to do my job as a CNA
• But at Sapphire Nursing Home, I learned to be an attentive, compassionate and skillful aide
• They often place me on the rehabilitation unit where I refined my skills with Daily Activities of Living such as walking, transfers, and Range of Motion exercises
• I learned to develop rapport and trust with the residents so that we both always smiled when I greeted and left them for the shift
• I am no longer employed here due to relocation

• In this home, I acquired all the skills of a practicing CNA
• This facility challenged my skills as an aide
• I learned to provide high-quality care to the residents in a fast-paced environment
• This nursing home is one of the heaviest workload nursing homes in the area
• Often leaving a ratio of 1:40 CNA to resident ratio on overnight shifts
• Skilled in assisting in daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort
• I am committed to promoting the well-being, happiness, and dignity of all residents

• At this facility, working as a Patient Access Liaison allowed me to dip my toe into the healthcare field
• I specialized in the Emergency Department
• Patient often need help clarifying their benefits and coverages through their insurance companies
• This position has allowed me to explore different coverages and benefits enabling me to personalize recommendations to aide patients
• Diversifying my skills to include insurance verification, medical terminology, scheduling procedures, and managing copayments
• Working the Emergency Room, I often assisted the Patient Care Technicians and Medical Doctors with small tasks
• Placing myself in that environment developed my passion for caring for others which led to my CNA certification