Ginger Drake
Chattanooga,TN
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. Analytical and strategic CNA with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, United States
09.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
Hixson, TN
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Soddy Daisy Health Care
Soddy Daisy, TN
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Home Health Aide
Senior Helpers
Chattanooga, TN
01.2014 - 02.2017
- 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.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Education
GED -
Stratford Career Institute
QC,Mount Royal01.2011
Skills
- Nutrition and Diet
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Observation Documentation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Bedsore Prevention
- Feeding Assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Cooking,Reading, Camping and Boating.
I love cooking and baking for my family. It is so relaxing and rewarding to see them enjoy a home cooked meal.
Sitting and reading is also a relaxing (me time) I endore. Camping and boating on our pontoon boat is almost like
a mini vacation on the summer weekends.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
01.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Soddy Daisy Health Care
01.2017 - 03.2019
Home Health Aide
Senior Helpers
01.2014 - 02.2017
GED -
Stratford Career Institute