Charlette Calhoun
Lancaster,CA
Summary
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.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Reliable employee seeking Job Title position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Homecare Assistant Of Valencia
Valencia, CA
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
CNA
Premier Senior Care Group
Long Beach, CA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
CNA
Homecare Assistant Of Virginia
Fairfax Station, VA
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
Medical Assistant - Health And Wellness
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA07.2022
Certified Nurse Assistant - Health Aide
Care Perfections Health
Manassas, VA05.2013
High School Diploma - High School Diploma
Guajome Park Academy
Vista CA06.2001
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Nutrition and Diet
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Vital Signs Collection
- Fluid Measurement
- Caregiver Relations
- Needs Determination
- Emotional and Social Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Linen Replacements
- Bedsore Prevention
- Observation Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Conducting Intakes
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Preparing Meals
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- EMR Systems
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Respiratory Failure
- Collecting Specimens
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Responding to Emergencies
- Transporting Patients
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Medication Assistance
- Medications Familiarity
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Documenting Behaviors
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Monitoring Fluids
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient-Focused Care
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Biohazard Disposal
- EMR Updating
- Patient Massage
- Patient Feeding
- Bed Transfers
- Assisted Living
- Bathing and Dressing
- ADLs Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Exercise Planning
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Preparing Devices
- Care Monitoring
- CNA Certification
- Patient Vital Taking
- Alcohol Rubs
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Quality Education
- Memory Improvement
- Patient Safety Management
- Facilitating Change
- Documenting Activities
- Proper Staffing
- Dietary Needs
- Wound Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- First Aid Certification
- Calm Under Stress
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Premier Senior Care Group
06.2021 - 07.2021
CNA
Homecare Assistant Of Valencia
04.2021 - 11.2021
CNA
Homecare Assistant Of Virginia
01.2015 - 03.2021
Medical Assistant - Health And Wellness
San Joaquin Valley College
Certified Nurse Assistant - Health Aide
Care Perfections Health
High School Diploma - High School Diploma
Guajome Park Academy
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