Crystal Casey
Westland,Michigan
Summary
Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Aide
Compassus Hospice
Farmington Hills, MI
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Hospice Aide
Brighton Hospice
Huntington Woods, MI
04.2022 - Current
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home
Riverview, MI
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
Madison Heights, MI
08.2009 - 06.2018
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Support and educate patient and family during end of life process.
Skills
- Ensuring Patients Comfort
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Brighton Hospice
04.2022 - Current
Hospice Aide
Compassus Hospice
03.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home
09.2017 - 02.2021
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
08.2009 - 06.2018