Floyd StClair
Certified Nursing Assistant/Cert Medications Aide
531 N 3rd Street,WY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Westward Heights Care Center, excelling in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Adept at building strong patient relationships while implementing effective care plans, ensuring dignity and comfort for residents. Recognized for delivering high-quality support and emotional assistance during critical times.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
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
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Cert Medications Aide
Westward Heights Care Center
07.2024 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported patients'' mental well-being by engaging in meaningful conversations and offering emotional support.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through detailed documentation of care provided during each shift.
Restaurant Manager
Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Promoted a positive work environment with proactive conflict resolution strategies and team-building activities.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Established strong relationships with local suppliers to secure competitive pricing on quality ingredients without sacrificing taste or presentation.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements as well.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure seamless service delivery, addressing any issues promptly.
Education
Licences Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA05-2003
Skills
Patient-focused care
Care plan implementation
Basic life support
Transporting patients
Patient care
Direct patient care
Patient lifting
Responding to emergencies
Observing responses
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Reliable team player
Alzheimer's and dementia care
End-of-life care
Positioning patients
Recording vital signs
Vital signs monitoring
Patient relationship building
Awards
Employee of the month- January 2024
Guardian Angel- October 2024
Resident-tale time to care award - January 2024
Certification
Dementia certification course- No. 26-01372
Timeline
Dementia certification course- No. 26-01372
01-2026
Certified Nursing Assistant/Cert Medications Aide
Westward Heights Care Center
07.2024 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel
08.2019 - 07.2021
Licences Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Concorde Career College