Christine Fitzgerald
Eau Claire
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Care Staffing Solutions Inc.
Rice Lake
12.2015 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients in care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols in the facility.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- 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.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northshore Health Services
Hayward
06.2020 - 03.2025
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients in care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with safety and infection control protocols in the facility.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- 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.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwoods Tech
Rice Lake , WI 08.2015 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Argosy University
Eagan, MN 08.2003 - 05.2004
Skills
- Vital signs
- Infection control
- Patient ambulation
- Ensuring Safety of Residents
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified CPR
- Certified BLS
- Certified Fire Safety
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northshore Health Services
06.2020 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Care Staffing Solutions Inc.
12.2015 - 01.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northwoods Tech
08.2015 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Argosy University
08.2003 - 05.2004