Essence Sanders
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and vital signs monitoring, demonstrated across roles at Bedford Care Center and other reputable facilities. A compassionate team player, adept at improving patient comfort and safety, with a notable achievement in reducing fall incidents. Skilled in dementia care and emergency response, ensuring high-quality care and patient dignity. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation/ Cross Country
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hattiesburg Health And Rehab/ Pro Nursing Agency
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Claiborne
2021.03 - 2022.01
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- 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.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care
2019.05 - 2020.07
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Care Center
2017.07 - 2018.09
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant Program
Pearl River Community College
5448 US 49, Hattiesburg,MS07.2017
GED - General Studies
Hawkins GED Program
Hattiesburg, MS07.2013
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Feeding Assistance
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- End of life care
- Positioning Patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Light Housekeeping
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Observing responses
- CPR Certification
- Calm Under Stress
- Heavy Lifting
- Catheter Care
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation/ Cross Country
2023.08 - 2023.12
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hattiesburg Health And Rehab/ Pro Nursing Agency
2022.01 - 2022.12
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Claiborne
2021.03 - 2022.01
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care
2019.05 - 2020.07
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Care Center
2017.07 - 2018.09
Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant Program
Pearl River Community College
GED - General Studies
Hawkins GED Program
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