Charlene Benjamin
Woonsocket,RI
Summary
Dedicated CNA with expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate communication. Committed to ensuring patient dignity and comfort while providing essential support in daily living activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Benchmark Senior Living
Franklin, MA
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- 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.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
CNA
Alliance Health Care at Maples
Wrentham, MA
01.2018 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with residents, enhancing emotional support and engagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.
- Educated residents on mobility exercises to promote independence and safety.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, providing immediate care as needed.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05-2029
High School Diploma -
Central Falls Jr/sr High School
Central Falls, RI06-1999
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Bedside manner
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Benchmark Senior Living
04.2025 - Current
CNA
Alliance Health Care at Maples
01.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Central Falls Jr/sr High School