Estella Halsey
Bel Air,MD
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable CNA with extensive experience at Upper Chesapeake Hospital, excelling in patient care across diverse age groups. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, utilizing critical thinking and attention to detail to enhance patient outcomes. Recognized for maintaining composure in emergencies while providing empathetic support to patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, Float Pool
Upper Chesapeake Hospital
Bel Air, MD
12.2024 - Current
- Filled staffing gaps on 10 units, each with different specialties, caring for 8-13 patients at any time.
- Assisted and managed patients of all ages, from neonatal to pediatrics, middle adulthood, and centenarians.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changing work environments.
- Experience with patients of all ability levels. From ambulatory, limited assistance, or non-ambulatory, complete care patients.
- Assisted directly with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, ambulating, and toileting.
- Managed daily tasks with efficiency and accuracy, such as vitals, blood sugar checks, intake and output, and call bells.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Ensure proper placement of and maintenance of leads, catheters, tubing, and drains.
- Experience performing post-mortem care.
- Experience assisting in codes and rapid responses.
- Able to recognize abnormalities in patient conditions, whether that be medically or emotionally, and communicate concerns in a timely manner.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Maintained a safe, clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies.
- Kept the medical supply in the rooms and hallway stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Assisted patients of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, orientations, and languages.
Cashier/Deli Clerk/Personal Shopper Assistant
Shoprite Store
Bel Air, MD
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Provided service to thousands of customers in the flagship store
- Demonstrated flexibility and aptitude to learn through cross-training in multiple departments.
- Became proficient enough to precept incoming employees.
- Demonstrated being a team player by offering assistance to fellow employees when needed.
- Operated complicated machinery in accordance to safety regulations
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask
Education
High School Diploma -
Patterson Mill High School
Bel Air05-2023
Skills
- Adapt care to the patient according to age, culture, individualized needs, and requests
- Collaborating with the healthcare team in order to reach a positive patient outcome
- Prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely and effective manner
- Offering empathy and emotional support to patients and family members
- Maintaining a calm composure in emergency situations
- Proficient in electronic health record EPIC
- Attention to detail
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (Maryland)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Accomplishments
Peer Recognition Award (2024)
Harford Community College Honors College (2024)
Timeline
CNA, Float Pool
Upper Chesapeake Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Cashier/Deli Clerk/Personal Shopper Assistant
Shoprite Store
01.2021 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Patterson Mill High School