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Cornelia Ross

Villa Rica,GA

Summary

Dedicated CNA with a proven track record at Opa Staffing, excelling in patient care and team collaboration. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and cultural sensitivity, significantly improved patient satisfaction. Advocated for patient needs, ensuring high-quality care and safety. Expert in infection control practices, enhancing patient environments and health outcomes.

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level 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.

Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.

Dependable cna effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.

Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 1/2 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Opa Staffing
09.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Patient Sitter

Brookdale
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Diplomatically slipped into care situations without further straining family dynamics, working to quell disagreements and advocating for patient.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
  • Took initiative to investigate anomalies in behavior or physical condition and advocated for further evaluation by skilled professionals.
  • Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to doctor and family members.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Engaged patient in appropriate stimulation activities and physical activity.

Education

Certified - Phlebotomy

West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA
12-2024

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Feeding assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Medication assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • End-of-life care
  • Conflict resolution
  • Infection control practices

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.

Timeline

CNA

Opa Staffing
09.2023 - Current

Patient Sitter

Brookdale
09.2019 - 09.2021

Certified - Phlebotomy

West Georgia Technical College
Cornelia Ross