Christina Gartz
Brockport,NY
Summary
Compassionate nursing assistant demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated many years of superior healthcare industry performance. Excellent history of exceeding company needs. Experienced in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Connection Staffing
Rochester, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Consumer Directed Personal Care Aide
Companion Care of Rochester - CCOR
Rochester, NY
12.2020 - Current
- Housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Care for consumers by providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Transport clients to locations outside the home.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Basic first aid procedures if necessary due to injury or illness.
- Prepared meals according to dietary specifications and assist with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation using appropriate equipment such as walkers or wheelchairs.
- Ensured that all safety measures were followed within the home environment at all times.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, NY
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- 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.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Consumer Directed Personal Care Aide
Medical Solutions, INC
Rochester, NY
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Care for consumer by providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals
- Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
- Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, and nutrition.
Education
Certificate - CNA
Monroe Community College
08.2023
Certificate - Teacher assistant
Genesee Community College
08.2021
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Consumer-directed Personal Care Aide
- Housekeeping
- Washing clothes or dishes
- Running errands
- Companionship
- Meal planning and preparation
- Transportation
- Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Behavioral plans
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Transporting patients
- Feeding Assistance
- Valid New York driver's license
- Helping with medication
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate
- Assisting with personal grooming
Certification
- First Aid Certification, 01/01/22, 01/01/24
- CPR Certification, 01/01/22, 01/01/24
- Teacher Assistant, 12/01/21
- CNA, 08/01/23, 08/01/25
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Connection Staffing
02.2024 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Rochester Regional Health
09.2023 - 03.2024
Consumer Directed Personal Care Aide
Companion Care of Rochester - CCOR
12.2020 - Current
Consumer Directed Personal Care Aide
Medical Solutions, INC
07.2017 - 12.2020
Certificate - CNA
Monroe Community College
Certificate - Teacher assistant
Genesee Community College
- First Aid Certification, 01/01/22, 01/01/24
- CPR Certification, 01/01/22, 01/01/24
- Teacher Assistant, 12/01/21
- CNA, 08/01/23, 08/01/25
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