Ciera Walters
Henley,US
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Illinois Veterans Home
Quincy, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Completed daily rounds on assigned unit to check on patients' comfort levels and answer questions about their current health status.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate and temperature.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information according to established standards.
- Communicated effectively with nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care issues.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs including bathing, dressing and undressing and grooming activities.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fayette County Hospital
Vandalia, IL
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Observed and documented behaviors of patients who exhibited symptoms of mental illness or dementia-related conditions.
- Completed daily rounds on assigned unit to check on patients' comfort levels and answer questions about their current health status.
- Utilized infection control measures such as hand washing before and after each procedure.
- Assisted patients with mobility and transfers utilizing appropriate assistive devices such as wheelchairs, canes, walkers, and slings.
- Communicated effectively with nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care issues.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs including bathing, dressing and undressing and grooming activities.
CNA
Illinois Veterans Home
Quincy, IL
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Travel Geriatric Psych Nursing Assistant
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Bolivar, MO
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
Emergency Medical Technician
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Taught new hire EMTs basic life support skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, eliciting patient history, and splinting
- Made rational and logical decisions in emergency situations
- Provided direct patient care, which included stabilizing patients and determining the appropriate next course of action based on their needs
- Interacted with coworkers and supervisors in a cooperative and supportive manner
- Demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality care by continuing my education and training
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs to provide appropriate care
- Administered tests and medications to stabilize patients in the field or in transit
- Performed equipment and vehicle inspections to ensure smooth and safe operation
- Provide medical care to patients in accordance with local/state EMS protocols and transport them to appropriate medical facilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fitzgibbon Hospital
Marshall, MO
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Offered immediate assistance to assess needs and provide care in both emergency and routine paging situations
- Maintained best-in-class individualized care standards in the 26-bed unit by checking in with patients and families on a regular basis and quickly providing care
- Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
- Worked with clients who had respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy, among other diagnoses
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Performed crisis intervention services when needed including evaluating potential risks posed by clients' behaviors or actions.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as positive reinforcement or distraction methods when working with agitated patients.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Union Care Center
Union, MO
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety
- Followed all company policies and provided hands-on nursing care to patients under the supervision of an RN
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting people with personal tasks like dressing and walking
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional goals and support wellness goals
- Agreed to work extra shifts and hours to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage during busy periods and holidays.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Emergency Room Technician
Bothwell Regional Health Center
Sedalia, MO
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Through proper equipment calibration, I was able to optimize machinery and obtain consistent, accurate results
- Kept track of important patient data and relayed it to healthcare staff in order to improve treatment planning and delivery
- Helped with vital sign collection and documentation, as well as the installation of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Was in charge of cleaning, maintaining, and restocking treatment areas
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements in medical records
- Gave patients care based on their physical, psychological, educational, and safety needs
- Disinfected the equipment with appropriate cleaning products to reduce the risk of infection after each patient transport
- Kept an eye on patients' comfort and safety to alert doctors to any abnormalities or changes in their response during examinations and tests
- Codes and cardiac monitor alarms were quickly responded to
- Answered call lights and helped patients feel more comfortable and secure by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing, and bedside tales or equipment
- Physicians and nurses gave me direction and assignments, and I provided efficient technical support to improve patient care.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Crowley County Nursing Center
Ordway, CO
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety
- Followed all company policies and provided hands-on nursing care to patients under the supervision of an RN
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting people with personal tasks like dressing and walking
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by assisting long-term care patients with shaving, bathing, and tooth brushing.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Estates Nursing Home
Elk Point, SD
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety
- Followed all company policies and provided hands-on nursing care to patients under the supervision of an RN
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional goals and support wellness goals
- Disinfected the equipment with appropriate cleaning products to reduce the risk of infection after each patient transport
- Agreed to work extra shifts and hours to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage during busy periods and holidays
- Cleaned and sterilized equipment to reduce the risk of patient infection and cross-contamination.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fulton Presbyterian Manor
Fulton, MO
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting people with personal tasks like dressing and walking
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
- Double-checked supply availability and set up new patient rooms
- Maintained best-in-class individualized care standards in the facility by checking in with patients and families on a regular basis and quickly providing care.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Missouri Veterans Home
St. James, MO
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety
- Followed all company policies and provided hands-on nursing care to patients under the supervision of an RN
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting people with personal tasks like dressing and walking
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by assisting dementia patients with shaving, bathing, and tooth brushing
- Disinfected the equipment with appropriate cleaning products to reduce the risk of infection after each patient transport.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City
Jefferson City, MO
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting people with personal tasks like dressing and walking
- Used mobility devices and equipment to transfer patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN's informed of changes
- Was in charge of monitoring fluid outputs, recording results, and collecting specimens for testing
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by assisting medical-surgical, and orthopedic patients with shaving, bathing, and tooth brushing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.2026
Emergency Medical Technician -
Warsaw Lincoln Ambulance District
05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant -
State Fair Community College
03.2017
Minor - Criminology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOCertification - Forensic Child Psychology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Preparing Meals
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Monitoring Fluids
- Infection Control Procedures
- Collecting Specimens
- Quick Problem Solver
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Observation Documentation
- Linen Replacements
- Bedsore Prevention
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Charting Expertise
Timeline
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Illinois Veterans Home
03.2024 - Current
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fayette County Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2024
CNA
Illinois Veterans Home
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Geriatric Psych Nursing Assistant
Citizens Memorial Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fitzgibbon Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Union Care Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
University of Missouri
08.2020 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Bothwell Regional Health Center
07.2019 - 05.2020
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Crowley County Nursing Center
06.2019 - 07.2019
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Estates Nursing Home
04.2019 - 05.2019
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fulton Presbyterian Manor
02.2019 - 04.2019
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Missouri Veterans Home
09.2018 - 02.2019
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Missouri State University
Emergency Medical Technician -
Warsaw Lincoln Ambulance District
Certified Nursing Assistant -
State Fair Community College
Minor - Criminology
Missouri State University
Certification - Forensic Child Psychology
Missouri State University
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