Highly motivated individual with extensive experience providing direct patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Coordinator
Friends Homes West
07.2024 - Current
Collected and tracked information about participation and outcomes of individual programs.
Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns related to workplace wellness policies and practices.
Increased participation in wellness initiatives by effectively promoting and marketing available resources.
Organized schedules for comprehensive group fitness programs.
Facilitated open communication channels within the organization regarding wellness goals and progress updates, maintaining transparency and accountability among all stakeholders involved in the process.
CNA/PATIENT SAFETY TELE-SITTER-FLOAT POOL
Atrium Health Wakeforest Baptist High Point Medical Center
11.2015 - 04.2024
Monitored nutritional intake and hydration levels of assigned patients.
Encouraged positive behavior change through reinforcement techniques.
Performed vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Practiced universal safety precautions in order to prevent transmission of infections.
Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Applied knowledge of anatomy, physiology principles during assessments, interventions.
Managed multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and their families.
Exercised sound judgment when responding to emergency situations in the Float Pool setting.
Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
Responsible for providing ongoing continuous virtual observation to patients who require frequent or continual surveillance and interaction due to medical, psychiatric and/or safety reasons.
Work in close partnership with the bedside patient care team, to foster a safe, comfortable and secure patient environment.
DISCHARGE LOUNGE CNA
Atrium Health Wakeforest Baptist High Point Medical Center
11.2015 - 04.2024
Documented all interactions related to client care.
Identified potential barriers to successful discharge outcomes and developed proactive solutions.
Ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing patient rights during the discharge process.
Maintained knowledge of community resources available for referral purposes following a patient's discharge.
Advocated for clients or patients to resolve crises.
Assist RN in patient care.
Perform specialized procedures as directed.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for all.
Ensure accurate, timely patient info sharing.
Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally.
Provide age-appropriate care per guidelines.
CNA
Meridian Center
01.2011 - 11.2015
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
CNA
Shannon Gray Rehabilitation
05.2010 - 03.2011
Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
CNA
Pennybyrn
06.2009 - 06.2010
Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
Observed infection control procedures and guidelines to safeguard patients and teams.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Business Administration
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
12.2016
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
04.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
T. Wingate Andrews High School
High Point, NC
06.2003
Skills
Patient Care Coordination
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Basic Life Support
Time Management
Medical Terminology
Positive Attitude
Telephone Etiquette
Email Communication
Problem Solving
Cultural Competence
Team Collaboration
Healthcare Ethics
Active Listening
Stress Management
First Aid Knowledge
Customer Service
Computer Literacy
Certification
CNA
First Aid
Timeline
Wellness Coordinator
Friends Homes West
07.2024 - Current
CNA/PATIENT SAFETY TELE-SITTER-FLOAT POOL
Atrium Health Wakeforest Baptist High Point Medical Center
11.2015 - 04.2024
DISCHARGE LOUNGE CNA
Atrium Health Wakeforest Baptist High Point Medical Center
11.2015 - 04.2024
CNA
Meridian Center
01.2011 - 11.2015
CNA
Shannon Gray Rehabilitation
05.2010 - 03.2011
CNA
Pennybyrn
06.2009 - 06.2010
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Business Administration