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Crystal Cunningham

Pearland,TX
Crystal  Cunningham

Summary

Hard-working and Energetic Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 14+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity. experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Maine Medical Center/National Staffing Solutions

CNA
06.2024 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • LTC Unit/Med Surg , Floated to different units
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, (bed size 700) patient ratio 6–10
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Memorial Hermann Hospital Pearland

Patient Care Technician
05.2023 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
  • Worked in Med surge, ER, Telemetry and Step Down (Bed size: 128)Worked in Med surge, ER, Telemetry and Step Down (Bed size: 128)
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Sitting with psych or dementia patients for the purpose of safety, observing suicidal .

Cove’s Edge

CNA
02.2024 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.

Maine Medical Center Hospital /National staffing s

CNA/Psychiatric Technician
08.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Worked in Ed Annex department working with patients with mental issues, such as adults, adolescence, as well as younger kids with behavioral problems.
  • Handled vital signs
  • Prepare patients for discharge.
  • Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.

Shiftkey LlC

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
02.2018 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital/ GQR

DSA/Traveling CNA
05.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Observed and reported unusual behavior and changes to charge nurse.
  • 15-30 minutes rounds on patients

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GQR Healthcare

Traveling CNA
01.2022 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Traveling under contract work ,rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Nexus Neurorecovery Children Hospital /M.S.N LLC

Certified Nursing Assistant/Psychiatric Technician
10.2017 - 12.2021

Job overview

Caring for children as young as infants to the age of 19 , autism, psychiatric problems, on the spectrum, behavioral problems as well.

  • Was able to provide ideal care with minimal training to the floor, able to get in and get the job done.
  • Maintained good communication with staff and patients .
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.. at times entertain the patients .
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Sheila's Angels in Home Care

Caregiver
10.2016 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

The Pointe Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

CNA/Restorative Aide
12.2016 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 120-bed Long TERM care facility.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • 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.

Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

CNA
03.2012 - 10.2016

Job overview

  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

Patient Care Technician
04.2013 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • MED/SURG UNIT
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Obtained patient vital signs as well as blood sugar and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Care for All Home Healthcare

Office Secretary
02.2012 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
  • Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
  • Maintained office safety by screening visitors, updating logs and issuing temporary passes.

The Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center, Senior Care Centers

CNA/Patient Care Technician
10.2010 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
  • Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands Change dressings.
  • Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
  • Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
  • Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake

CNA
12.2010 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.

Education

University of Houston-
Houston, TX

Bachelor's Business Management from Small Business Management
05.2006

University Overview

A & B NURSE AIDE TRAINING SCHOOL

10101 HARWIN, HOUSTON , TX

  • CNA NUMBER :NAOOO-8743766 / EFFECTIVE DATE: 10-27-2010

Skills

  • Collecting vital signs
  • Blood sugar testing
  • Collecting specimens
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Quick problem solver
  • Infection control procedures
  • Preparing meals
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Helping with medication
  • Documentation procedures expert
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Charting expertise
  • Database Administration
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • EHR Management

Timeline

CNA

Maine Medical Center/National Staffing Solutions
06.2024 - 11.2024

CNA

Cove’s Edge
02.2024 - 05.2024

Patient Care Technician

Memorial Hermann Hospital Pearland
05.2023 - 02.2024

CNA/Psychiatric Technician

Maine Medical Center Hospital /National staffing s
08.2022 - 04.2023

DSA/Traveling CNA

Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital/ GQR
05.2022 - 08.2022

Traveling CNA

GQR Healthcare
01.2022 - 04.2022

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Shiftkey LlC
02.2018 - 11.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant/Psychiatric Technician

Nexus Neurorecovery Children Hospital /M.S.N LLC
10.2017 - 12.2021

CNA/Restorative Aide

The Pointe Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2016 - 12.2017

Caregiver

Sheila's Angels in Home Care
10.2016 - 05.2018

Patient Care Technician

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
04.2013 - 02.2014

CNA

Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
03.2012 - 10.2016

Office Secretary

Care for All Home Healthcare
02.2012 - 01.2013

CNA

Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear Lake
12.2010 - 06.2011

CNA/Patient Care Technician

The Pointe Nursing & Rehab Center, Senior Care Centers
10.2010 - 01.2013

University of Houston-

Bachelor's Business Management from Small Business Management
Crystal Cunningham