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Florine Bridgewater

Gautier,MS

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Community Eldercare Services, excelling in patient care and safety. Proven ability to enhance comfort through attentive support and effective communication. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and maintaining a clean environment, ensuring dignity and wellbeing for all patients. A reliable team player dedicated to quality care.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Community Eldercare Services (Pillars of Biloxi)
10.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Transfers safely from surfaces ex.(wheelchair to bed) including uses of (mechanical and manual lifts)
  • 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.

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Alliant Personnel Resources
02.2021 - 09.2024
  • Collaborated with fellow CNAs to develop efficient care routines that maximized productivity while maintaining a high standard of care in each facility visited during travels.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Ensured patient safety by monitoring conditions closely and reporting changes to supervising nurses promptly.
  • Enhanced patient comfort levels through attentive personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility assistance.

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Onestaffmedical
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Transfer resident safely from surfaces ex. (wheelchair to bed) including use of (mechanical and manual lifts

Certified Nursing Assistant

Community Eldercare Services (Sunplex Nursing Ctr)
06.2008 - 11.2019
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • 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.
  • Transfer safely from surfaces ex. (wheelchair to bed) including use of (mechanical and manual lifts.)

Education

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS

Certified Nurses Assistant (certification) -

Kare Center
Biloxi, MS
10-1996

High School Diploma -

Kailua High
Kailua, HI
05-1986

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Community Eldercare Services (Pillars of Biloxi)
10.2024 - Current

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Alliant Personnel Resources
02.2021 - 09.2024

Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant

Onestaffmedical
11.2019 - 01.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Community Eldercare Services (Sunplex Nursing Ctr)
06.2008 - 11.2019

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Certified Nurses Assistant (certification) -

Kare Center

High School Diploma -

Kailua High

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