CHIQUITA BURROUGHS
West Haven,CT
Summary
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross / AHA Compliant
Nurse Aide Certification - CT# NA9989487
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Yale New Haven Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily comfort needs at Yale New Haven Hospital.
- Obtained vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses for patient care planning.
- Transported patients safely between units, testing areas, and treatment rooms throughout hospital.
- Performed direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of the registered nurse.
- 24 Hours Per Diem
Patient Care Associate
Allied Community Resources
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Assisted individuals in a home environment with daily activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, bathing, and household chores, while enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting needs.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Repositioned patients and supported safe mobility with gait belts.
- 40 Hours/Week
After School Supervisor
Saint Aden's Catholic School
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed daily plans for after school activities. Monitored students engaged in independent work, ensuring respect for classmates and materials.
- Coordinated homework help, reading support, and quiet study periods.
- Monitored student safety during transitions, pickup, and indoor play.
- 25 Hours/Week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Goodwin University Nursing School
East Hartford, CT12-2026
Bachelor of Science -
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT12-2024
Associates in Health Science -
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT01-2020
Associates in Science -
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT01-2018
EMT-B Training Diploma -
Yale New Haven Hospital Center for EMS
New Haven, CT01-2008
High School Diploma -
Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School
New Haven, CT01-2006
Skills
SPECIALTY/FOCUS
Maternity & Newborn Unit W8 (Oct 2026 - Dec 2026)
Medical-Surgical II & III - Unit N5 (Aug 2026 - Present)
Community Health (Jul 2026 - Aug 2026)
Pediatrics (Jul 2026 - Aug 2026)
Psychiatric-Mental Health (Jan 2025- Apr 2025)
Medical-Surgical I - Unit S4 (Aug 2024 - Dec 2024)
FACILITY/ LOCATION
Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven CT
Middlesex Hospital, Middletown CT
Generations Family Health Center, Norwich CT
Hartford, CT Public School System
Backus Hospital (Inpatient Unit), Norwich CT
Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester CT
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Yale New Haven Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Patient Care Associate
Allied Community Resources
08.2018 - 11.2021
After School Supervisor
Saint Aden's Catholic School
08.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Goodwin University Nursing School
Bachelor of Science -
Goodwin University
Associates in Health Science -
Goodwin University
Associates in Science -
Gateway Community College
EMT-B Training Diploma -
Yale New Haven Hospital Center for EMS
High School Diploma -
Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School