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Doris Bridges

Nursing Assistant
Jacksonville,,AR

Summary

Dedicated Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF POPLAR GROVE, skilled in patient care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance residents' quality of life through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF POPLAR GROVE
LITTLE ROCK
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in resident rooms and common areas.
  • Monitored residents' health and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to residents throughout the day.
  • Documented care provided and observations in resident records accurately.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for all residents.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Assisted with mobility and transfers using proper lifting techniques.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.

Nursing Assistant

Superior Senior Care
Little Rock
04.2019 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in resident rooms and common areas.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to residents throughout the day.
  • Documented care provided and observations in resident records accurately.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.

Nursing Assistant

WOODLAND HILLS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION
JACKSONVILLE
01.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in resident rooms and common areas.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to residents throughout the day.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for all residents.
  • Assisted with mobility and transfers using proper lifting techniques.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.

Laundry Attendant

LAKEWOOD NURSING & REHABILITAION CENTER
North Little Rock
06.2017 - 11.2019
  • Operated laundry equipment to wash, dry, and fold linens and garments.
  • Sorted and organized soiled laundry by type and color before processing.
  • Maintained cleanliness and functionality of laundry machines and work areas.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery of fresh linens.
  • Implemented proper safety protocols while handling chemicals and equipment.
  • Assisted in training new staff on laundry procedures and equipment operation.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control standards in all laundry processes.
  • Kept work area neat, clean and organized at all times.
  • Loaded and unloaded washers and dryers, observing correct operating instructions.
  • Cleaned the laundry room and equipment regularly according to safety standards.
  • Operated washing machines, dryers, extractors, and other laundry equipment.
  • Transported laundry in carts and sorted dirty items by load type.
  • Assisted with additional housekeeping tasks during staffing shortages.
  • Followed safety regulations while operating machinery.
  • Removed lint from dryer screens after each load.
  • Ensured that all wash loads are balanced before starting the cycle.
  • Inspected laundry for damage or stains to repair or pre-treat.
  • Separated whites from colors during the sorting process.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
03-2012

Associate of Applied Science - REGISTERED BARBER

ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF BARBERING AND HAIR DESIGN
North Little Rock, AR

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Mobility support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support provision
  • Problem solving
  • Respectful interaction
  • Call light response
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient care and safety
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Light housekeeping
  • Community activities
  • Patient mobility support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient assessments
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Proper lifting techniques
  • Infection control
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Team collaboration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

THE GREEN HOUSE COTTAGES OF POPLAR GROVE
02.2025 - Current

Nursing Assistant

WOODLAND HILLS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION
01.2021 - 09.2024

Nursing Assistant

Superior Senior Care
04.2019 - Current

Laundry Attendant

LAKEWOOD NURSING & REHABILITAION CENTER
06.2017 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School

Associate of Applied Science - REGISTERED BARBER

ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF BARBERING AND HAIR DESIGN

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