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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Hobbies and Interests
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Charlene Edwards

St. Ann,Missouri

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA/CMT

Lutheran Senior Services (Webster Grove)
09.2020 - 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.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • 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.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

CNA/CMT

Help At Home
01.2018 - 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.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

CNA/CMT

My Care Home Care
01.2018 - 04.2022
  • Trash, Cooking, Cleaning bathroom/Kitchen, Running Errands
  • Assist with Grooming, Bathing, and Meds.
  • 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.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

PCA

La Wings Home Healthcare II
01.2014 - 07.2021
  • Trash, cooking, cleaning, running errands
  • Assist with grooming, bathing, and meds
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.

Deli Associate-Cashier

Wal-Mart
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Slicing meat, catering orders
  • Cooking, cleaning, stocking the floors, and training
  • Customer service, money handling

Janitor

Clean Sweep Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Mopping, dusting, sweeping
  • Stocking, customer service

Crew Member-Manager

McDonald’s
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Training new employee, customer service
  • Cleaning, stocking and money handling
  • Managing the store

Education

ServSafe Certification -

National Restaurant Association
St. Louis, MO

High School Diploma -

Eskridge High School/Berkeley High
St. Louis, MO

No Degree - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

American Red Cross
723 S Laclede RD
02.2023

No Degree - Insulin Administration

Missouri Assisted Living Association
723 S Laclede Rd
01.2022

No Degree - Certified Medication Technician

Missouri Department of Health And Senior Services
723 South Laclede Station Rd.
12.2021

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assisted

Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrator
723 S Laclede Station
12.2020

Childcare -

Florissant Valley Community College
St. Louis, MO
01.2006

Skills

  • Driven to Succeed
  • Team-Player
  • Certified Medication Technician
  • Customer Service
  • Money Management
  • Insulin Administration
  • Detail-orientated
  • Problem Solving
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Microsoft Office Skills
  • House Keeping
  • Certified Nursing Assisted
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Care

References

References available upon request

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, family events, church events, community service

Timeline

CNA/CMT

Lutheran Senior Services (Webster Grove)
09.2020 - Current

CNA/CMT

Help At Home
01.2018 - Current

CNA/CMT

My Care Home Care
01.2018 - 04.2022

PCA

La Wings Home Healthcare II
01.2014 - 07.2021

Deli Associate-Cashier

Wal-Mart
01.2012 - 01.2014

Janitor

Clean Sweep Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2009

Crew Member-Manager

McDonald’s
01.2005 - 01.2007

ServSafe Certification -

National Restaurant Association

High School Diploma -

Eskridge High School/Berkeley High

No Degree - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

American Red Cross

No Degree - Insulin Administration

Missouri Assisted Living Association

No Degree - Certified Medication Technician

Missouri Department of Health And Senior Services

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assisted

Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrator

Childcare -

Florissant Valley Community College

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