Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong commitment to enhancing patient well-being through personalized care and support for diverse health-related conditions. Known for exceptional relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to patient safety, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining accurate charting and providing empathetic bedside manner in various healthcare settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medical Aide
South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Denver, CO
08.2020 - Current
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Paraprofessional
Cherry Creek Schools
Centennial, CO
01.2016 - Current
Physically and verbally interacted with students to engage individuals and groups throughout day.
Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Assisted students with disabilities of all types.
Helped diaper and feed students.
Paraprofessional
BOCES
Strasburg, CO
08.2012 - 12.2016
Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
Assisted students with all types of disabilities.
Assisted with toileting and diapering.
Education
CNA Medication Aide Training - Nursing
Endura Healthcare Training Program
Englewood, CO
09-2024
Certified Nursing Aide -
Ann Rose School of Nursing Arts
Westminster, CO
06.2020
High School Diploma -
Chatfield High School
Littleton, CO
Some College (No Degree) -
Metropolitan State College
Skills
Patient care
Basic life support
Vital signs monitoring
Personal hygiene assistance
Documentation skills
Time management
CNA certification
Assisting with personal grooming
Certified in CPR/AED
Certified medication aide (CMA)
Output monitoring and reporting
Bedside manner
Multitasking Abilities
Compassionate caregiver
Emergency response
Excellent communication
Infection control procedures
Verbal and written communication
Palliative care
Recording vital signs
Collecting specimens
End-of-life care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medical Aide