Gia Edwards
Palm Beach Gardens,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. 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. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Palm beach memory care
Current
Server
Red Lobster
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Server
Brookdale Senior Living
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
LPN program -
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
Okeechobee, FL09.2024
College Degree - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FL08.2022
Skills
- Serving Experience
- Great communication
- Multi-task
- Team management
- Medical terminology
- Hospitality
- Cash register
- Cash management
- Retail sales
- Front desk
- Guest services
- Serving
- Customer service
- Behavioral health
- Vital signs
- Nursing
- Residential cleaning
- Commercial cleaning
- Custodial experience
Wound care specialist
Adaptable
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Observing responses
Patient Management
Companionship and emotional support
Patient Assessments
Responding to emergencies
Patient-focused care
Indirect Patient Care
Efficient and reliable team player
Supporting personal needs
Compassionate caregiver
Recording vital signs
Measuring bodily fluids
Compassionate
Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License, 10/01/22, 12/31/30
- CNA, 04/01/24, 05/31/26
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Palm beach memory care
Current
Server
Brookdale Senior Living
09.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Red Lobster
01.2022 - 02.2023
LPN program -
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
College Degree - Nursing
Palm Beach State College