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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Charnette Ellis

Jessup,MD
Charnette Ellis

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.

Compassionate Geriatric Nursing Assistant with background in providing high-quality care to elderly patients. Strengths include effective communication, patient assessment and personal care skills. Previous work demonstrated ability to maintain comfort and dignity of patients, while ensuring safety and adhering to all health regulations. Demonstrated impact by improving patient satisfaction rates due to attention to detail and empathetic care delivery.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Southriver Community Health Center
Edgewater, Maryland

CNA/GNA
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Connectrn
Waltham, Massachusetts

Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.

Education

Cambridge Nursing Academy
Hyattsville, MD

Certified Nursing Assistant
10-2010

University Overview

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient care documentation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Home care aide
  • Safety precautions
  • Patient transfers
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Patient observation

Certification

  • I'm also a Certified Medical Assistant.

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

CNA/GNA
Southriver Community Health Center
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Connectrn
01.2021 - Current
Cambridge Nursing Academy
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charnette Ellis