Ciara Thomas
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Hi, I am Ciara Thomas. I am looking for a job that will utilize my four years of skills and experience in healthcare. My strengths includes strong time management, willing to go above and beyond, being quick learner and working well with diverse populations. My goals are to get hired as a CNA while continuing to further my education in the medical field as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Camillus
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Resident Aide
Mission Creek Senior Living
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and eating
- Monitor and document vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate Intake and Output), daily weights
- Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (PCC)
- Assist with ambulation and transfers, including the use of wheelchairs, walkers, and other mechanical devices such as Sara Steadys, Hoyers, Eazy Stands
- Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly
- Provide basic patient care as in changing bed linens, cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms
- Monitor and document residents progress and report any changes to the nurse
- Administered medication
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents
- Provided emotional and physical support to residents and their families, creating a compassionate and caring environment
CAREGIVER
Home Instead
Milwaukee, WI
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Assist residents with daily activities
- Light housekeeping duties
- Engaging in daily activities with resident
- Laundry needs on assigned shower days
- Documenting after every shift and reporting back to next shift
- Experience using Sit to stand
- Keeping a safe, clean, and orderly environment for the residents
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families, creating a compassionate and caring environment
Education
BSN -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI12.2027
High School Diploma -
Destiny High School
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Patience
- Good communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Detail oriented
- Stamina and Strength
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to multitask
- Flexible
Certification
- CPR and AED
- Administered medication
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Camillus
09.2024 - Current
Resident Aide
Mission Creek Senior Living
04.2023 - 05.2024
CAREGIVER
Home Instead
09.2020 - 03.2023
BSN -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Destiny High School