Gwendolyn Thomas
Columbus,MS
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. Patient-focused CNA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wishek Living Center
Wishek, ND
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- 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.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfortcare Of Columbus MS
Columbus, MS
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Hill Health And Rehabilitation
Birmingham, AL
03.2014 - 10.2020
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 32+ residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Civic Center Health And Rehabilation
Birmingham, AL
10.2008 - 05.2014
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest Behavior Health
Birmingham, AL
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jess Lanier High School
Bessemer, AL05.1987
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assiatant
NHS Management
Birmingham, AL01.2009
No Degree -
Fortis Institute Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Active Listening
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Quality Patient Care
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Geriatrics
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- ADLs Assistance
- Intake Recording
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Documenting Behaviors
- Recording Vital Signs
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Disability Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Time Management
- Oral Hygiene
- Supporting Personal Needs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wishek Living Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Comfortcare Of Columbus MS
06.2020 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Hill Health And Rehabilitation
03.2014 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest Behavior Health
05.2013 - 03.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Civic Center Health And Rehabilation
10.2008 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Jess Lanier High School
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assiatant
NHS Management
No Degree -
Fortis Institute Birmingham