Danielle Braelfort

Certified Nursing Assistant

Albany County Nursing Home

Albany, NY

07.2022 - 09.2023

Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.