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Chrisann Gordon

New Orleans,LOUISIANA

Summary

Personable and compassionate with a natural ability to connect with patients and provide high-quality care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with proficiency in vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance. Dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and well-being through attentive and empathetic support.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Joyce Spencer
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.

Senior Caregiver

Cedar Valley
11.2011 - 02.2012
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.

Caregiver

DIN
03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Providing care to a Family member with Dementia

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
12-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

South Plains College
Levelland, TX
08-2015

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient lifting
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Colostomy care
  • Specimen collection

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)—State Boards of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)— National CPR Foundation
  • CNA certification from Nursing Assistant Network

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Joyce Spencer
07.2024 - 08.2024

Senior Caregiver

Cedar Valley
11.2011 - 02.2012

Caregiver

DIN
03.2010 - 02.2012

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

South Plains College
Chrisann Gordon