Cheryl Watkins
Plymouth Meeting,PA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 20+ years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Markley Rehab
Norristown, PA
01.2024 - Current
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
CNA
Garden Spring Nursing and Rehab
Willow Grove, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Travel CNA
Uniti Med
Om, NE
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Documented all services rendered including mileage driven and time spent on each trip assignment accurately in accordance with agency policy guidelines.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or discomfort during travel.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Implemented infection control procedures when caring for multiple patients at once.
CNA/Certified Medication Aide
Edgewood Vista
Fargo, ND
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
CNA/Certified Medication Aide
NDAD
Williston, ND
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunset Prospera
Mandan, ND
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinty Homes
Minot, ND
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Brian Center Nursing Care/St. Andrews
Columbia, SC
07.2010 - 07.2015
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation
Beaufort, SC
03.1992 - 06.2010
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Education
Certificate - CNA
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05.1992
High School Diploma -
Bridgeton High School
Bridgeton, NJ06.1988
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Monitoring Fluids
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Helping With Medication
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
Certification
- CNA License {Pennsylvania, North Dakota}
- Certified Medication Aide (North Dakota)
- BLS
- CCMA
Timeline
CNA
Markley Rehab
01.2024 - Current
CNA
Garden Spring Nursing and Rehab
11.2023 - Current
Travel CNA
Uniti Med
01.2023 - 11.2024
CNA/Certified Medication Aide
Edgewood Vista
11.2022 - 11.2023
CNA/Certified Medication Aide
NDAD
08.2018 - 11.2022
CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunset Prospera
02.2017 - 08.2018
CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Trinty Homes
08.2015 - 01.2017
CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Brian Center Nursing Care/St. Andrews
07.2010 - 07.2015
CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation
03.1992 - 06.2010
Certificate - CNA
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Bridgeton High School
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