Eden Buzzard
Staunton,VA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Kings Daughters Nursing Home, and Staunton Post Acute Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Skilled in electronic charting and patient assessments, I enhance well-being through effective communication and adaptability. Committed to maintaining dignity and comfort, I ensure high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kings Daughters Nursing Home
03.2021 - 09.2025
- Facilitated daily living tasks for patients, prioritizing their comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Executed sanitation procedures to create safe and sterile environments for patients.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being and morale.
- Assessed vital signs like temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Responded to call lights to enhance patient comfort and safety.
- Elevated quality of care through diligent monitoring of vital signs and fluid metrics.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Monitored dietary intake and assisted with feeding to ensure patients reached nutritional targets.
- Conducted rounds consistently to evaluate patients' physical and mental well-being throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records for effective communication.
- Facilitated self-feeding and assisted feeding tailored to individual patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Staunton Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 04.2025
- Coordinated with nursing personnel to formulate patient-specific care plans.
- Optimized interactions between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure clear comprehension of care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs during shift transitions.
- Positively impacted patient satisfaction by delivering outstanding care.
- Delivered emotional and psychological support to patients and families, enhancing overall healthcare experience.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Recorded patient conditions and treatments to maintain precise health documentation.
- Facilitated independence by aiding patients with essential daily care activities.
- Promoted patient advocacy, ensuring care was respectful and ethical.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School
Augusta County, VaCertificate of Technical Studies - Health Care
Valley Vo Technical School
Fishersville, VASkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Electronic charting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Adaptable
- Transfer techniques
- CNA certification
- Bathing assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient lifting
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient assessments
- Quick problem solver
- Assisting with personal grooming
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kings Daughters Nursing Home
03.2021 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Staunton Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Health Care
Valley Vo Technical School