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Gwendolyn Edwards

Gordo,AL

Summary

Skilled in performing job duties that require interactions with patients, visitors, and members of the patient care team Experienced, reliable, CPR certified CNA with 13 years of excellent patient care and documentation skills. Skillful at working in long term care settings.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Arbor Woods Health & Rehab
01.2025 - Current
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.

CNA

Aliceville Manor
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Home Health CNA

Cvs Home Health Agency
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to maintain patient hygiene and dignity.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by actively listening and addressing concerns or requests promptly.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.

Travel CNA

Trinidad Nursing
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.
  • Contributed to improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any concerns to appropriate medical professionals.

Travel CNA

Maxxon Nursing
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
  • Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
  • Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Glen Haven Health and Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Measure and record intake and output
  • Measure and record vital signs, 02 Saturation, weight, and height
  • Positioning patients; lifting and turning patients
  • Applying/utilizing special equipment
  • Assisting in the use of bedpan, urinal or commode
  • Emptying of colostomy bags
  • Feeding patients

Assistant Manager

Burger King Restaurant
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for managing team members and shift coordinators on team stations, products, processes, and policies
  • Motivate shift team
  • Assist with all front and back of house duties
  • Assist the General Manager by overseeing assigned shift
  • Train, monitor, and reinforce food safety procedures to crew members

Certified Nursing Assistant

Forest Manor Health and Rehabilitation
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Measure and record intake and output
  • Measure and record vital signs, 02 Saturation, weight, and height
  • Positioning patients; lifting and turning patients
  • Applying/utilizing special equipment
  • Assisting in the use of bedpan, urinal or commode
  • Emptying of colostomy bags
  • Feeding patients

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morning Pointe
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Measure and record intake and output
  • Measure and record vital signs, 02 Saturation, weight, and height
  • Assisting in the use of bedpan, urinal, or commode
  • Laundry: wash, dry, and fold clothes
  • Set up dining room for breakfast

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heritage Health Care and Rehab
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Measure and record intake and output
  • Measure and record vital signs, 02 Saturation, weight, and height
  • Positioning patients; lifting and turning patients
  • Applying/utilizing special equipment
  • Assisting in the use of bedpan, urinal, or commode
  • Emptying of colostomy bags
  • Feeding patients

Certified Nursing Assistant

Starkville Manor
09.2014 - 03.2018
  • Measure and record intake and output
  • Measure and record vital signs, 02 Saturation, weight, and height
  • Positioning patients; lifting and turning patients
  • Applying/utilizing special equipment
  • Assisting in the use of bedpan, urinal or commode
  • Emptying of colostomy bags
  • Feeding patients

General Manager

Asbach LLC
10.2013 - 02.2016
  • Train, monitor and reinforce food safety procedures to crew members
  • Act as Cash Manager as needed, including setting up cash register(s) at open and verifying cash at close
  • Perform walk-thru to ensure the restaurant is ready to open/close and/or rush-ready
  • Work with Restaurant Management team to train, develop and communicate with crew members and Team Trainers through team huddles, manager meetings, etc. Supervise crew members and Team Trainers in a way that maximizes retention
  • Supervise, coordinate and delegate the execution of operations tasks and ensure compliance with all company’s policies
  • Work with Restaurant Management team to ensure quality, production and service standards are met and to create a safe, efficient, and professional environment for customer and other employees
  • Help execute appropriate shift-specific procedures.
  • Assist the Restaurant Management team in maintaining proper coverage via crew member schedules to ensure that the restaurant attains/exceeds all customer service standards
  • Follow up and ensure resolution of complaint issues as needed

Assistant Manager

McDonald’s Restaurant
09.2011 - 09.2013
  • Supervise crews and shift leaders
  • Maintain the highest standards in quality, service, and cleanliness with a constant focus on profitability
  • Support management team and General Manager in their operational decisions

Assistant Manager

Arby’s Restaurant
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Assist the General Manager in the daily operation of the restaurant
  • Manages the entire restaurant operation in absence of the General Manager
  • Assists the General Manager in completing daily opening and closing checks to ensure quality operations; manages corrections as necessary
  • Train, monitor, and reinforce food safety procedures to crew members

Education

Diploma -

GORDO HIGH SCHOOL
Gordo, Alabama
05.1998

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Feeding assistance

Timeline

CNA

Arbor Woods Health & Rehab
01.2025 - Current

CNA

Aliceville Manor
07.2024 - 12.2024

Home Health CNA

Cvs Home Health Agency
03.2023 - 07.2024

Travel CNA

Trinidad Nursing
06.2022 - 02.2023

Travel CNA

Maxxon Nursing
10.2020 - 05.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Glen Haven Health and Rehabilitation
09.2020 - 10.2020

Assistant Manager

Burger King Restaurant
05.2020 - 09.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morning Pointe
02.2019 - 03.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Forest Manor Health and Rehabilitation
12.2018 - 05.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heritage Health Care and Rehab
06.2018 - 07.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Starkville Manor
09.2014 - 03.2018

General Manager

Asbach LLC
10.2013 - 02.2016

Assistant Manager

Arby’s Restaurant
01.2013 - 06.2013

Assistant Manager

McDonald’s Restaurant
09.2011 - 09.2013

Diploma -

GORDO HIGH SCHOOL

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