COURTNEY STEWART
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience supporting residents in long-term care settings. Skilled in electronic charting, vital signs monitoring, meal service, and daily hygiene assistance. Strong focus on infection control, safe patient transfer, and respectful communication with nurses and families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFED NURSING ASSISTANT
Solaris HealthCare
PORT CHALOTTE, FL
10.2011 - Current
- Supported Solaris Healthcare residents with bathing, dressing, and daily hygiene needs.
- Observed vital signs and reported changes to Solaris Healthcare nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned residents to promote comfort and reduce risk of pressure injuries.
- Recorded care activities in Solaris Healthcare charts and shift reports.
- Followed infection control practices across Solaris HealthCare's care areas.
- Communicated resident concerns clearly with Solaris HealthCare nurses and families.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare OF PORT CHARLOTTE
Port Charlotte, Florida
11.2002 - 09.2010
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living needs.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
GED -
CHARLOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Port Charlotte, FL05-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Infection control
- Patient transfer
- Specimen collection
- Activities of daily living
- Meal service
- Food safety
- Order taking
- Menu knowledge
- Cash handling
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Sanitation practices
- Customer service
- Guest relations
Timeline
CERTIFED NURSING ASSISTANT
Solaris HealthCare
10.2011 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Signature Healthcare OF PORT CHARLOTTE
11.2002 - 09.2010
GED -
CHARLOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE