Cindy Carter
Brunswick,Ga
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Southeast Georgia Health System, skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while effectively monitoring vital signs. A reliable team player dedicated to improving care quality and promoting patient independence through empathetic support and efficient blood collection techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Georgia Health System
05.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational procedures.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Collected and processed blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing gentle care and empathetic support during blood collection procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Care Centers
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist
Maggie Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Collected blood samples from patients while adhering to safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smokey Mountain Health & Rehab
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Developed strong rapport with patients, enhancing their comfort and emotional well-being.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist
Maggie Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Assisted in mobilizing patients, promoting mobility and independence through safe techniques.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational procedures.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Collected blood samples from patients while adhering to safety protocols and infection control standards.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC05-2012
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC05-2001
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Georgia Health System
05.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Senior Care Centers
05.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist
Maggie Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2016 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smokey Mountain Health & Rehab
09.2015 - 04.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist
Maggie Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2012 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haywood Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Haywood Community College