Chania Cooley
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Westminster Village North, showcasing exceptional patient care and HIPAA compliance. Leveraged compassionate bedside manner and vital signs monitoring to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, contributing to a team that consistently meets healthcare standards. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Proactive worker committed to helping CNA's provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at Recovery healthcare treatments with knowledge of addictions and recovery patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Village North
12.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morningside Manor
01.2023 - 12.2023
- 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.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Powell Recovery Center
01.2018 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Certified Medical Technician
Anchor Homes
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensured patient safety through proper specimen handling, storage, and disposal procedures.
- Increased efficiency within the lab department by actively participating in process improvement initiatives that led to more streamlined operations.
- Contributed to the overall efficiency of the medical facility by maintaining organized records and logs of all performed tests.
- Stayed current on industry advancements by attending relevant workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, addressing their concerns and answering questions regarding test procedures.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail in reviewing test results, minimizing errors and potential misdiagnoses.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards when discussing patient information with colleagues or healthcare providers, protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing critical data for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD08.2028
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA06.2007
High School Diploma -
Lake Clifton Eastern High School
Baltimore MAryland 06.2003
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
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Patient Lifting
- Ambulation Assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient Management
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Valid Maryland driver's license
- Indirect Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Assessments
- Reliable transportation
- Activity Planning
- Medical Records Management
- Outpatient Care
- Meal Planning
- IV Maintenance
- Wound care specialist
- CNA Certification
- Time Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to Detail
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Bedsore Prevention
- Medical Terminology
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Catheter Care
- Care Monitoring
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Village North
12.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morningside Manor
01.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Medical Technician
Anchor Homes
04.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Powell Recovery Center
01.2018 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program
Howard Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Virginia Union University
High School Diploma -
Lake Clifton Eastern High School
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