Cody Chantre
Springfield,MA
Summary
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Custom Staffing
03.2020 - Current
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Massachusetts Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
- Worked in a respiratory unit, assisting patients dependent on ventilators and tracheostomies.
- Assisted patients with extreme behavioral disabilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
10.2015 - 02.2022
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, treatment responses, and progress with goals.
- Delivered high-quality care to Dementia patients in hospital facility.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Traveled to different long-term care facilities and assisted on whatever unit i was needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keystone Commons
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Reserve at East Longmeadow
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Administered medications to patients per doctor's orders.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and well-being.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kind Hands
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Nurse Staffing Agency
- Traveled to different facilities throughout Western Massachusetts to help fill staffing shortages and assist patients
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vero of South Hadley
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Worked with patients with renal failure and brought patients to the dialysis center.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vero of Hampden
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- This facility was a memory care-specific facility.
- Participated in specialized memory care training.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT09-2025
Certified Nursing Assistant License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Red Cross Training Facility
Springfield, MA09-2012
High School Diploma -
Sabis International Charter School
Springfield, MA06-2012
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Documenting behaviors
- Ambulation assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Supervisor Experience
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Massachusetts Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Custom Staffing
03.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keystone Commons
09.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Reserve at East Longmeadow
10.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
10.2015 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kind Hands
05.2015 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vero of South Hadley
04.2015 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
09.2014 - 07.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vero of Hampden
02.2013 - 01.2014
No Degree - Nursing
Goodwin University
Certified Nursing Assistant License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Red Cross Training Facility
High School Diploma -
Sabis International Charter School
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