Elizabeth Van dee
Tama
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA
Birkwood Village
Tama
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, respiration rate and blood pressure; recorded results in patient charts accurately and promptly.
- Documented all activities accurately into electronic medical records system.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care and observations accurately in electronic records.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment for residents.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges during transfers and ambulation.
- Aided in meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition for residents.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Followed infection control procedures to maintain patient safety standards.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
CNA Supervisor
Sunny Hill Care Center
Tama
10.2009 - 06.2024
- Supervised daily activities of certified nursing assistants for quality care.
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare team members and families.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Scheduled shifts and assignments for nursing assistant team efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and facility standards consistently.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts among staff to maintain harmony.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Monitored the quality of care provided by CNAs to ensure compliance with standards.
- Interacted with patients, families, physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists as needed.
- Assisted in developing schedules for CNA staff ensuring adequate coverage during all shifts.
- Ensured that all CNA personnel were compliant with state regulations regarding certification requirements.
- Evaluated job descriptions for accuracy of duties assigned to each position within the department.
- Reviewed incident reports involving CNAs and took corrective action as needed.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring sessions with CNAs to help them develop necessary skills.
- Resolved conflicts between CNAs or between CNAs and other departments as needed.
- Performed regular evaluations of CNAs to assess their competency level in providing patient care.
- Initiated programs designed to improve customer service among CNA staff members.
- Collaborated with nursing leadership team to provide feedback on staffing needs and performance issues related to CNA staff.
- Developed and maintained a system to track employee performance, attendance, and training.
- Maintained accurate records of all CNA staff including personnel files, timesheets, and certifications.
- Identified potential areas for improvement in CNA practices and developed strategies to address them.
- Participated in recruitment activities such as interviewing prospective candidates for open positions within the department.
- Managed disciplinary actions when appropriate according to facility policy.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Conducted weekly in-service trainings for CNA staff on new policies and procedures.
- Facilitated resolution of grievances filed by CNA employees against management or other departments.
- Assisted in recruiting qualified candidates for open positions within the department.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Aa
Marshelltown Community Colleges
Marshalltown, IASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic medical records
- Patient care documentation
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient mobility assistance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Audit preparation
- Emergency procedures
- Vital sign monitors
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient oral care
- Patient feeding
- Simple dressings
- Emergency response preparedness
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Medical supply inventory
- Patient skin and nail care
- HIPAA compliance
- Prescription refills
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- CNA/CMA
Timeline
CMA
Birkwood Village
07.2024 - 06.2025
CNA Supervisor
Sunny Hill Care Center
10.2009 - 06.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Aa
Marshelltown Community Colleges