ERIKA CUNNINGHAM
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail- oriented Healthcare professional offering excellent patient-care and charting skills. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Successful geriatric healthcare and Hospice experience. Proven ability to execute organizational safety standards while minimizing potential risks. Ready to utilize exceptional time management talents in a new role with an excellent organization. Certified in Nurse Assistant Training and Restorative Nurse Assistant. CPR/BLS.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/ Caregiver
Harvard Partners Health
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Cared for clients in diverse setting to include Hospice care, Dementia, Paraplegic, Hemiplegia, Spasticity.
- Provide patient care and assistance to patients with mental illness or developmental disabilities.
- Listen to patients, understand their needs, talk with words they will understand and lead with empathy.
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and oxygen levels
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA/Caregiver
CareLinx
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
- Cared for residents in Skilled Nursing facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Hospice Care
CNA
Senior Helpers San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms and group living areas.
- Established care for clients with diagnoses such as dementia
- Hospice care
- Delivered individualized patient care by documenting observations and evaluating patient needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
San Diego, CA
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Maintained/supervised operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories, and storage facilities.
- Explosive Handling & Qualification and Certification Program Manager. Ensured the upkeep and accountability of 52 records and qualifications.
- Delivered mentorship to peers, aligning performance and encouraging career development.
- Prepared, reviewed, maintained and inspected in compliance with directives and reports.
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Inspected, assembled and tested aviation ammunition and machinery.
- Managed over $3.2 million in assets, which included vehicles, weapons materials and explosive handling equipment.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Lemoore, CA
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Nationally trained Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, liaison and assisted sexual assault victims.
- Ensured training for over 100 Sailors; increased command awareness, and created environment where sailors feel comfortable reporting incidents.
- Victim Advocate, dedicated numerous volunteer hours towards sexual assault awareness through command training and positive reinforcement resulting in zero incidents.
- Maintained/ Supervised operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories, and storage facilities.
- Performed regular inspections on armament systems to verify regulation compliance.
- Served as President of Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions, providing command-wide morale and volunteer hours to support the relationship between the Navy and the local community.
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Atsuig, Japan
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Management of tool control program, including inventory and inspection of over 200 tools assets. Tracked, and ordered purchase requests totaling over $20,000.
- Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition carried on F/A-18 aircraft.
- Assisted logistic specialists in purchasing all job-related equipment and made recommendations for tools.
- Performed regular inspections on armament systems to verify regulation compliance.
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S Navy Active Duty
Lemoore, CA
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Serviced aircraft guns and rockets and assembled and tested air-launched guided missiles.
- Inspected, assembled and tested aviation ammunition, including 20MM and 50.cal ammunition.
- Performed release and control checks on over 50 F/18E Aircraft.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled organizational level maintenance on 50 F/A-18E aircraft.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
05.2021
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Excellent work ethic
- Training & Development
- Multitasking abilities
- CPR and BLS
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Quality Patient Care
- Medical Terminology
- Charting
- Vital sign collection
- Infection prevention control
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- RNA- Restorative Nursing Assistant
- Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Training – 5 years
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
CNA/ Caregiver
Harvard Partners Health
02.2022 - Current
CNA/Caregiver
CareLinx
01.2022 - Current
CNA
Senior Helpers San Diego
06.2021 - 07.2021
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2018 - 05.2021
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2016 - 03.2018
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S. Navy Active Duty
10.2013 - 01.2016
Aviation Ordnanceman
U.S Navy Active Duty
03.2011 - 10.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- RNA- Restorative Nursing Assistant
- Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Training – 5 years
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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