Elizabeth An
Rowland Heights,CA
Summary
Experienced CNA with extensive knowledge in safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance, and housekeeping. Maintains up-to-date knowledge on relevant medical conditions and collaborates with qualified healthcare staff to optimize care. Committed to ensuring patient physical comfort and providing emotional support. Courteous professional with substantial experience in the SNF industry, skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping, and delivering personalized care. With over 5 years of experience in bedside care, communicative and responsive individual. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care within medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities consistently result in quality care and patient education. Detail-oriented with a successful track record in geriatric healthcare, personable and compassionate, excelling in communication and rapport-building with patients. Deeply committed to providing comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Collaborating with medical professionals, patients, and their families, consistently delivering top-quality care and education. Additionally, experience working with adolescents and geriatric patients with moderate to extensive behavioral issues and eating disorders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Medely
09.2022 - Current
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
All Shifts
08.2022 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA/Caregiver
EZ Care Staffing
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities along with meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with running errands, household chores, and daily living activities and needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Kimtendercare
12.2020 - 10.2022
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
CNA
HealthPro Network
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
CNA
HelperPro Staffing Solutions
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
CNA
Kindred Transitional Care And Rehabilitation Center
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
License - LVN
Angeles College
City Of IndustryCertificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA06.2017
High School Diploma -
Rowland High School
Rowland Heights06.2008
Skills
- Understanding Patient/Client Needs, Cultural Sensitivity, and Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Detail-Oriented Efficiency, Adaptable, and Collaborative and Effective Team Contributor
- Upbeat and Positive Personality, Supportive Presence, and Empathetic Listener
- Behavior Observation, Safety Monitoring and Management, Safe Patient Transport, and Maintains Calm During Challenges
- Monitoring and recording vital signs, Basic Life Support, Progress Reports and Documentation, and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Compassionate Counseling, Bedside Support, and Attentive Caregiver
- Patient-Centered Care and Support Advocacy, Special Needs Support, and Social and Emotional Development
- Client Records Management, Effective Conflict Management, Policy and Procedure Adherence, Medical Language Understanding, and Understanding of HIPAA Standards
Personal Information
Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA/Caregiver
EZ Care Staffing
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Medely
09.2022 - Current
CNA
All Shifts
08.2022 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Kimtendercare
12.2020 - 10.2022
CNA
HealthPro Network
10.2019 - 12.2020
CNA
HelperPro Staffing Solutions
07.2018 - 07.2019
CNA
Kindred Transitional Care And Rehabilitation Center
07.2017 - 12.2017
License - LVN
Angeles College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
High School Diploma -
Rowland High School
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