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ERIN BLACK

Woodstock,GA

Summary

Patient-focused State-certified Nursing Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sunnyside Retirement Community
09.2022 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported resident comfort.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure,
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with residents.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with residents 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.
  • Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for residents health and satisfaction.
  • Documented resident information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped residents with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained resident stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to resident requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped resident complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different resident-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of resident infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported residents between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses
  • Supported needs of 30+ residents under Assisted Living care.
  • Delivered high-quality care to patients in Highland Clinic as a Clinical Service Assistant.
  • Reported any patient changes to licensed nurses.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA communication skills and time management.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Skyline Terrace Nursing Home
06.2017 - 10.2022
  • 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 resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Completed activities of daily living for residents unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for resident health and satisfaction.
  • Documented resident information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help resident achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Reported any resident changes to licensed nurses.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA communication skills and time management.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • 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 blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations.
  • Cared for residents in a Hospital setting and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Followed directions of registered nurses.
  • Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
  • Monitored patients to effectively alert registered nurses of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA communication skills and time management.

Certified Nursing Assistant Volunteer

Warren Een
05.2016 - Current
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.

Education

High School Diploma -

Home Schooled
Woodstock, VA

Nursing Assistant

Triplet Tech
Mount Jackson, VA
09.2017

Skills

  • Light Housekeeping
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Charting Expertise
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Transporting Patients
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Infection Control
  • Monitoring
  • Performing Patient Intakes
  • Primary Care
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Activity Coordination
  • Patient Assessments
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Activity Planning
  • ADLs Assistance
  • PointClickCare
  • Epic
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Trustworthy Companion
  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • First Aid
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Patient Relationship-Building
  • Disability Care
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Intake Recording
  • Efficient and Reliable Team Player
  • Critical Thinking
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Medical Procedures Understanding
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Time Management
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • Observation Documentation
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Nursing Standards

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sunnyside Retirement Community
09.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Skyline Terrace Nursing Home
06.2017 - 10.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant Volunteer

Warren Een
05.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Home Schooled

Nursing Assistant

Triplet Tech

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