Heather Berry
Burnham,ME
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.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodlawn Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MAS Medical Staffing
11.2019 - 07.2023
- 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 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield06.2003
Skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Calm Under Stress
- Problem Solver
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Familiarity with ADLs
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional Telephone Demeanor
- Clerical Support with computer proficiency
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Call Center Operations
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Call Center Experience
- Written Communication
- Indirect Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Patient confidentiality
- Telephone Etiquette
- Customer Service
- Remote Office Availability
- Independent Decision-Making
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodlawn Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
MAS Medical Staffing
11.2019 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Maine Central Institute
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