CONSUELO RICHARDSON
Dothan,AL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Florida-Certified Certified Nursing Assistant bringing 12 years of experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
Panama City, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Florida State Hospital
Chattahoochee, FL
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oakview Manor/Suwannee Medical
Ozark, AL
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Loretto Health and Rehab
Syracuse, NY
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- 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.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Clifford Chester Sims (Suwannee Medical)
Panama City, FL
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse/ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab
Hillsboro, OH
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse/Concord Reserve
Westlake, OH
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse/Tampa Greyhound
Tampa, FL
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse/Brockdale New Port Richey
New Port Richey, FL
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marianna Convalesent Center
Marianna, FL
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurse's informed of changes.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Correctional Officer
Graceville Correctional Facility
Graceville, FL
05.2006 - 08.2019
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Maintained custody and control of 1,999 inmates housed in maximum security unit.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Creeler
Shaw Industries Group Inc.
Bainbridge, GA
07.2004 - 04.2006
- Inspected creelers and components to make sure yarn moved freely and accurately.
- Loaded materials for standard, magazine and mobile creels.
- Ran associated machines such as warpers to maintain efficient production.
- Prepared secondary creels for quick changeovers.
- Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Courtyard At The Mill Pond
Marianna, FL
05.1998 - 06.2004
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep LPNs informed of changes.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seminole Manor
Donalsonville, GA
11.1991 - 04.1998
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep LPNs informed of change
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for average of 10 patients per night in a skilled nursing facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Education
Correctional Facility
Florida Panhandle Technical College
Chipley, FL05.2007
Nursing Assistance
Bainbridge State College
Bainbridge, GA02.1999
High School Diploma -
Seeminole County High School
Donalsonville, GA05.1991
Skills
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Medical office administration
- Recording Vital Signs
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Bathing
- Patient Care
- Performing patient intakes
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Florida State Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans Nursing Home
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Oakview Manor/Suwannee Medical
11.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Loretto Health and Rehab
08.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nurse Assistant
Clifford Chester Sims (Suwannee Medical)
02.2022 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse/ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab
10.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse/Concord Reserve
07.2021 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse/Tampa Greyhound
04.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse/Brockdale New Port Richey
12.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marianna Convalesent Center
08.2019 - 12.2020
Certified Correctional Officer
Graceville Correctional Facility
05.2006 - 08.2019
Creeler
Shaw Industries Group Inc.
07.2004 - 04.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
Courtyard At The Mill Pond
05.1998 - 06.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seminole Manor
11.1991 - 04.1998
Correctional Facility
Florida Panhandle Technical College
Nursing Assistance
Bainbridge State College
High School Diploma -
Seeminole County High School
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