Chanel Pierce
Sapphire Nursing Home
Poughkeepsie,NY
1
year of professional experience
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise at Sapphire Nursing Home, enhancing patient care through effective communication and meticulous monitoring of vital signs. Skilled in electronic charting and dedicated to promoting patient dignity and safety, I consistently advocate for individual needs, ensuring high-quality support and fostering positive relationships with patients and families.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
1 Year 4 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported nursing team by preparing equipment and supplies for treatments.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to address concerns and needs.
- Trained new staff on protocols for patient care and safety procedures.
- Contributed to care plans by observing patient progress and relaying information to nurses.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Collecting vital signs
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Basic life support
Bedside manner
Dressing assistance
Safety precautions
Electronic charting
Compassionate caregiver
Mobility assistance
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sapphire Nursing Home
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
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High School Diploma
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