China Garedew
Garland,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with over 3 years of experience at Dallas VA Hospital, recognized for effectively monitoring vital signs and enhancing patient comfort. Proficient in maintaining accurate medical records while fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a commitment to patient care excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Dallas VA Hospital
dallas, tx
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reported changes to healthcare team to ensure timely intervention.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient information, maintained accurate medical records to support continuity of care.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene tasks.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Supported mobility and rehabilitation efforts through physical assistance.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Utilized mobility devices to safely transport patients within healthcare facility.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments, ensuring compliance with health standards to promote patient well-being.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient treatment plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients, fostering trust and comfort during care activities.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Licensed certified nurse Aide
Crystal Creek Preston Hollow
Dallas, TX
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided hands-on care for patients, including meal service and assistance with ADLs to enhance daily living quality.
- Ensures the comfort, safety and over-all hygiene of the patient
- Checking vital signs, finger stick blood sugars, measuring and charting intake and output and transporting patients for diagnostic services
- Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff
- Responded promptly to residents' calls for assistance, ensuring timely support for their needs and comfort.
- Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed
- Turned and positioned residents safely, assisting them in ambulation for mobility.
- Assists patients in range-of-motion exercises
- Preparing each patient room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs
- Maintained cleanliness and sterility in patient care areas to promote a safe environment.
- Reported significant findings and unusual incidents to the charge nurse for further evaluation.
- Provides near-death care of patients
- Conducted post-mortem care for patients following established protocols.
Licenses certified nurse assistants home health
Legacy at willow bend
Plano, TX
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Provided hands-on care for patients, including serving meals and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Checked vital signs, finger stick blood sugars, and measured and charted intake and output while transporting patients to radiology services.
- Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff
- Assisting patients with mobility needs, transferring them from wheelchair to bed
- Delegated responsibilities to check vital signs, blood pressure, and weight.
- Preparing patient rooms with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs.
CNA
Acappella home care
Dallas, TX
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Delivered personal and companion care to enhance patient well-being
- Maintained patient comfort and safety through attentive care
- Provided emotional support to terminally ill patients, fostering a compassionate environment
- Taking vital signs and communicating the Nurse
- Sanitizing patient area, kitchen, bathroom, and everything used in patient care
- Preparing meals, doing laundry, shopping, and errands
Education
Certified nurse aide -
alliance nursing institution
DallasSkills
- Inpatient care expertise
- Critical patient assessment
- Accurate patient documentation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patients' medical and personal information according to HIPAA
- Ability to lift and transfer patients using good body mechanics
- Patient care regulations
- Medical condition awareness
- Special populations care
- Proficiency in basic computer data entry skills
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Comprehensive communication skills
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills
- Relationship management skills
- Physical strength and stamina
Certification
Certified Nurse Aide, Alliance Nursing Institution of Dallas, Texas Board of Aging
Timeline
CNA
Dallas VA Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Licensed certified nurse Aide
Crystal Creek Preston Hollow
09.2020 - 11.2022
Licenses certified nurse assistants home health
Legacy at willow bend
08.2017 - 09.2020
CNA
Acappella home care
06.2015 - 08.2017
Certified nurse aide -
alliance nursing institution