Francenia Mccray
Portsmouth
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center, skilled in direct patient support and collecting vital signs. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety, implementing effective care strategies that reduced fall incidents. A reliable team player dedicated to fostering positive patient experiences and promoting wellbeing.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
5580 Daniel Smith Road Virginia Beach 23462
09.2023 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
PCA
Sunset Care Homes LLC
1032 Miles Standish Court Virginia Beach VA 23455
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
Patient Care Assistant
Home Instead Seniors Care
751 Independence Cir Virginia Beach 23455
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
Visitation Supervisor
Family Intervention Services
655 Broadway Paterson NJ 07514
05.2004 - 02.2006
- Nurtured therapeutic relationships with families throughout their time under supervision, helping them work towards reunification or other positive long-term outcomes.
- Evaluated and adjusted visitation plans as needed in response to changing family dynamics, collaborating with social workers to ensure optimal support for clients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions before and after visits, reducing stress for both children and parents during the process.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing a safe and comfortable environment for supervised visits.
- Ensured child safety by closely monitoring all visitation activities and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Complied with all relevant regulations within the supervised visitation industry while maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Fostered a collaborative relationship with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team working towards successful case outcomes for families served.
Education
No Degree - Business
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ09-1994
Skills
- Direct Patient Support
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - State Health Departments or Board of Nursing.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - 10.2024
PCA
Sunset Care Homes LLC
05.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Home Instead Seniors Care
06.2019 - 02.2022
Visitation Supervisor
Family Intervention Services
05.2004 - 02.2006
No Degree - Business
Passaic County Community College
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