Evelyn Cyrus
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Houston Methodist Hospital, excelling in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient engagement through therapeutic activities, while ensuring safety and dignity. Recognized for advocating patient rights and delivering high-quality support in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health (lock Down Mental Health Units )
02.2025 - Current
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge in patient care roles.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Country Staffing (mental Health Center )
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rapid Travel Contract (mental Health Unit )
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge in patient care roles.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summit Travels International
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Uptown Health Care Mental Crisis Unit
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care support.
- Educated patients on basic health practices and post-care instructions effectively.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge in patient care roles.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital Mental Health Unit
06.2007 - 01.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported patient mobility through safe transfer techniques and assistance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety.
Education
Alcee Fortier High School
05.1997
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Urinary catheter care
- Healthcare ethics
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Conducting intakes
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health (lock Down Mental Health Units )
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Country Staffing (mental Health Center )
01.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rapid Travel Contract (mental Health Unit )
06.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Summit Travels International
08.2020 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Uptown Health Care Mental Crisis Unit
03.2017 - 08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Houston Methodist Hospital Mental Health Unit
06.2007 - 01.2015
Alcee Fortier High School
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