Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Sheila Sprier
Woodward , OK
11.2023 - 12.2023
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Caregiver and Home Health Aid
Charles & Ruth Baker
Marlow, OK
08.2017 - 11.2023
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
CNA, ACMA
Marlow Manor
Marlow , OK
04.2022 - 10.2023
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
CNA, ACMA
Wilkins Nursing And Rehabilitation
Duncan , OK
02.2020 - 02.2022
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.