Chimera Nield
Hurricane
Summary
Compassionate health professional dedicated to enhancing client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Proficient in monitoring health conditions and ensuring accurate documentation, fostering collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to maintaining patient dignity and delivering empathetic support in daily living activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Caregiver
Forever Care
St. George
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed individualized care plans based on client assessments and preferences.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Engaged families in discussions about client progress and concerns to ensure collaborative care.
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal care to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Facilitated safe transitions for clients between beds and wheelchairs to enhance comfort.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided first aid when necessary.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and community events.
- Provided transportation for clients to medical appointments and community events.
- Documented client status, progress, and challenges in logbooks and reports to maintain accurate care records.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
CNA/Med Tech
The Retreat at SunRiver
Saint George
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Administered medications to residents according to healthcare plans.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs of residents to track their health status accurately.
- Checked and documented blood glucose levels of residents to manage their diabetes effectively.
- Provided oxygen tanks and nasal cannulas to residents, addressing their respiratory needs effectively.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, enhancing their comfort and independence.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
Housekeeper/Server
Beehive Cottages
Saint George
01.2015 - 08.2019
- Cleaned residents' houses; swept, mopped, vacuumed, dusted, wiped counters and tables to maintain a hygienic living environment.
- Took food orders from residents and served meals, arranged tables to enhance dining experience.
- Cleaned guest rooms and common areas to maintain high cleanliness standards.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Stocked supplies and linens to ensure availability for daily operations.
- Managed laundry services, including washing, folding, and organizing linens.
- Organized cleaning schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new hires on cleaning protocols and safety standards.
- Inspected guest rooms after cleaning to ensure they were presentable.
- Reported maintenance issues to ensure timely repairs and upkeep.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation and plating for service.
- Managed inventory by checking stock levels and restocking supplies.
- Maintained inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment needs.
- Served food during catered events or banquets as requested by supervisors or chefs.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and hot holding units regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.
- Restocked condiments on tables throughout restaurant dining room.
- Provided customer service when necessary, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
- Helped in setting up and cleaning up before and after service, ensuring a ready-to-use kitchen.
- Trained new kitchen hands in basic tasks, safety protocols, and kitchen standards.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly taking and delivering orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and courtesy.
- Prepared tables for dining, including setting utensils, napkins, and glassware.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Assisted in training new servers.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Stonehenge of Springville
Springville
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted with wound care
- Facilitated safe patient lifting to enhance comfort and mobility
- Aided patients and residents with personal hygiene
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Monitored vital signs
- Provided patients/residents with care and companionship
- Provided meals to patients in dining areas to promote nutritional wellbeing
- Recorded patient care daily
- Ensured hygienic standards by regularly changing bed linens
Cna
Home Care of Southern Utah
Saint George
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Administered medications and monitored patients' health conditions.
- Provided personal care and assistance to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Delivered in-home support to elderly clients, promoting their comfort and safety.
- Supported clients with daily lifting tasks and meal preparation, enhancing their quality of life at home.
CNA/Caregiver
St. George Rehabilitation
St George
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Assisted patients with mobility transitions between beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles to promote safety and comfort.
- Coordinated patient transfers and ambulation to enhance mobility and independence.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
- Helped residents program goals and increase their independence.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hurricane High School
Hurricane, UT01-2014
Skills
- CNA
- Patient Care
- Home Care
- Home Health
- Personal Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Memory Care
- End-of-life care
- Hospice Care
- Medication management
- Vital Signs
- Meal Preparation
- PPE usage
- CPR
- Documentation
- Data collection
- Behavior redirection
- Supportive environment
- Medication management
- HIPAA
- Empathetic listening
Certification
-CPR Certification
-First Aid
-Driver's License
-BLS Certification
-Food Handlers
-First Aid
-Driver's License
-BLS Certification
-Food Handlers
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Direct Support Caregiver
Forever Care
08.2024 - 04.2025
CNA/Med Tech
The Retreat at SunRiver
09.2019 - 10.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Stonehenge of Springville
02.2019 - 05.2019
Cna
Home Care of Southern Utah
05.2017 - 12.2017
CNA/Caregiver
St. George Rehabilitation
01.2017 - 05.2017
Housekeeper/Server
Beehive Cottages
01.2015 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Hurricane High School