Edith Chestnut
Bridgeton,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Oaks Senior Living
Vineland, NJ
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Cares
Vineland, NJ
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Correctional Officer
Juvenile Detention Center
Bridgeton, NJ
08.2000 - 07.2015
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Cumberland County College
Vineland, NJSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Reliable team player
- Light Housekeeping
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy companion
Certification
- Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
- Issue Date 9/5/2017
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Oaks Senior Living
03.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Griswold Cares
06.2017 - 02.2019
Correctional Officer
Juvenile Detention Center
08.2000 - 07.2015
- Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
- Issue Date 9/5/2017
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Cumberland County College
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