Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
18
18
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Avamere Health Services - Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
05.2020 - 12.2020
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
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.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for [Type] patient rooms.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Odelia Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
06.2019 - 01.2020
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
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.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
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.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for 30 patient rooms.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 60-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
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