I have been a CNA for 11 years, with a combination of homecare, hospital, Long term and Assisted living experience. I am always trying to absorb information and excel with everything and everyone I'm responsible for. Resident safety is my #1 priority. I take all my assignments very seriousley to ensure the most appropriate and accurate care while also being as efficent as possible.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
MD 1st Urgent Care
Flat Rock, Michigan
11.2023 - 04.2024
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods.
Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
CENA
Regency on the Lake
Fort Gratiot, Michigan
01.2019 - 10.2023
Working at this long term care facility has given me a lot of experience with elderly patients
Vital signs (Proficent with manual and using a machine to obtain)
ADLS (Proficient with all state required CNA skills)
Range of Motion
Bathing
Am care
HS care
Taking care of pts
On isolation and utilizing proper PPE
Evaluate treatment outcomes and recommend new or altered treatments as necessary to further promote, restore, or maintain health
Apply heat or cold therapy to patients using materials such as heat pads, hydrocollator packs, warm compresses, cold compresses, heat lamps, and vapor coolants
Maintain accurate case histories of patients
Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary
Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
Change dressings on wounds
Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
Assistant Facility Coordinator
Wadhams Creek Assisted Living
Kimball, MI
01.2018 - 02.2020
This job gave me a lot of experience that a normal CNA would not receive such as administering medications and injecting insulin and other IM medications
Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability
Perform routine or annual physical examinations
Schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care
Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities
Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control
Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources
Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks
CNA
Medilodge of Port Huron
Fort Gratiot, Michigan
01.2015 - 10.2017
Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needs
Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care
Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding
Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas
Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed
Assists resident with ambulation for short distance in facility
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed
Performs other tasks as assigned
Documentation on flow sheets as directed
Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident's plans of care
Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures
Reports to Charge Nurse or designee on progress/lack of progress in achieving restorative goals
PCT
Mercy Hospital
Port Huron, Michigan
08.2013 - 08.2015
As a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Med Surg/Telemetry Department I was a certified assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Marysville High School
Marysville, Michigan
01.2015
CNA - Nursing
St. Clair County Tec center
Marysville, Michigan
06.2014
Skills
Team Player
Working with Covid-19
Empathy
Compassionate
Reliable
Strength/Ergonomic
Flexible
Critical Thinking
Observation
Multitasking
Patient-focused care
Patient skin and nail care
Quick problem solver
Infection control procedures
Vital sign monitors
Patient bathing
Patient toileting
Certification
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate
Current BLS (AHA)
Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate