Cortney Toles
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in HIPAA compliance and a compassionate bedside manner, showcased across roles at Gadsden Health and Rehab Center and others. Excelled in reducing hospital readmissions and enhancing patient wellbeing through meticulous care and effective communication. Demonstrates a reliable team spirit and a commitment to patient dignity and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gadsden Health and Rehab Center
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
12.2022 - Current
- Contributed to the reduction of hospital readmissions by closely following care plans and promptly addressing any changes in patients'' conditions.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by patients with mental health issues or dementia, maintaining a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Assessed vital signs, pain levels, and physical needs daily, adjusting care accordingly to optimize patient wellness.
- Safely transferred and repositioned patients using appropriate body mechanics, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members.
- Assisted nurses with patient monitoring, contributing to a safer and more efficient healthcare environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northside Health Care
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gadsden Health and Rehab
06.2013 - 09.2019
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden, AL06-2012
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gadsden Health and Rehab Center
03.2024 - Current
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
12.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northside Health Care
01.2020 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gadsden Health and Rehab
06.2013 - 09.2019
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
High School Diploma -
Gadsden City High School
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