Gwendolyn Crumedy
Bogalusa,Louisiana
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with 20+ years of 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. Louisiana-Certified CNA bringing 20+ years of 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. Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 20+ years of 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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with 20 + years of experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records. Well-qualified Healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. Certified in CNA. Well-qualified Healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills. Certified in CNA. Empathetic CNA commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration and unprecedented patient relations. Interacts with patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong CNA skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Nshc
03.2021 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 15-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for 15 patients rooms.
CNA
Christwood Retirement Community
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for patients in Skilled Nursing Unit facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses and doctors informed of changes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Mental Health Technician/Nutrition Assistant
Bogalusa Restoration Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
CNA
Private Sitting
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Cared for patients in facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
CNA/PCA
CARE Inc
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for patients in facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Cared for patients in facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering medications, treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses and doctors informed of changes.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
PCA
Private Sitter
01.2008 - 03.2014
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
- Cared for patients
- Cared for patients by providing personal care and ambulation.
- Provided care for patients based on physical, psychological, educational and safety criteria.
- Answered light or bell calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Organized medical charts for patients by assembling new admission pages and adding appropriate pages to charts.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported elderly patients to and from facilities and performed essential ambulatory care.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
CNA
Assessible Health Care
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Cared for patients in facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses and doctors informed of changes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
CNA
Rest Haven Nursing Facility
02.1996 - 01.2000
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Cared for patients in facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses and doctors informed of changes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Certification - CNA
Rest Haven Living Facility
Bogalusa06.1996
High School Diploma -
Bogalusa Highschool
Bogalusa1980
Skills
- Observing responses
- Recording vital signs
- Documenting behaviors
- Conducting intakes
- Transporting patients
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Patient Management
- Feeding assistance expert
- Supporting personal needs
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct Patient Care
- Inpatient care
- Trustworthy companion
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
Timeline
CNA
Nshc
03.2021 - 04.2023
CNA
Christwood Retirement Community
06.2019 - 05.2020
Mental Health Technician/Nutrition Assistant
Bogalusa Restoration Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
CNA
Private Sitting
08.2016 - 06.2019
CNA/PCA
CARE Inc
03.2014 - 08.2016
PCA
Private Sitter
01.2008 - 03.2014
CNA
Assessible Health Care
01.2000 - 01.2008
CNA
Rest Haven Nursing Facility
02.1996 - 01.2000
Certification - CNA
Rest Haven Living Facility
High School Diploma -
Bogalusa Highschool
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