Toneilya Thomas
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
East end health and rehab
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Canterbury place
Pittsburgh
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Nursing Assistant Intern
Asbury Heights
Pittsburgh
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Facilitated communication between nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients during difficult times.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Pittsburgh Career Institute
Pittsburgh, PA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Chartiers Valley High School
Bridgeville, PA07-2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care assistance
- Hygiene management
- Activity facilitation
- Time management
- Patient care
- Hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Problem solving
- Patient transfers
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Conflict resolution
- Complex Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Bathing assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Dressing assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Basic life support
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate communication
- Toileting assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Calm and level-headed under duress
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
East end health and rehab
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Canterbury place
04.2024 - 11.2024
Nursing Assistant Intern
Asbury Heights
03.2023 - 11.2023
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Pittsburgh Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Chartiers Valley High School