Helena Ernst
Macungie,PA
Summary
Motivated health-care worker seeking a challenging work environment with ambition to advance in the field. Trained in basic health care, customer service, and behavioral health. Excellent work ethics, compassion, and leadership skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
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12.2025 - Current
- Providing timely and efficient care
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve patient morale during care routines.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Measuring and documenting Vital signs
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments through regular sanitization to promote health and safety.
- Adhered to the established care plan to ensure patient needs were met.
- Communicating across a team
Certified Nursing Assistant
Intely Care
12.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation, to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments through regular sanitization.
- Responded to patient calls promptly, ensuring timely assistance and support for patient needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Fostered collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams, contributing to successful achievement of individual care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berks County Berks Heim Nursing Home
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create and implement individualized care plans that addressed patient needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Responded to patient calls efficiently, delivering timely assistance.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments through regular sanitization.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, ensuring timely intervention for patients experiencing sudden illnesses or injuries.
- Provided compassionate care and effective communication to support patients and families during end-of-life discussions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Patient Care Assistant
Reading Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Enhanced patient comfort by promptly responding to calls and addressing diverse needs.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, reporting changes to staff nurse or physician for timely intervention.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
- Supplied, collected, and emptied patient bedpans to maintain hygiene and comfort for patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Managed inventory of stock items, supplies, and equipment to ensure efficient unit operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton
10.2025 - 12.2018
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens and monitored vitals to ensure patient comfort and maintain optimal care environment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, promptly reporting changes to medical or nursing staff to facilitate timely care.
- Assisted non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises to promote mobility and enhance overall well-being.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Performed thorough cleaning and sanitization of patient rooms using established protocols.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
Diploma -
Muhlenberg High School
Reading, Pa06.2021
Certified - Health Medical Professions
Reading Muhlenberg CTC
Reading, Pa06.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Alvernia University
Reading, PASkills
- Behavioral and mental health
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Basic medical terminology
- Basic nursing care skills
- Medical math
- Basic computer skills
- Infection control practices
- Ambulating patients
- Non-violent crisis prevention intervention
- Assisting in ADLs
- Long term care
- Short term care
- Rehabilitation care
- Hospital setting care
- Measuring vital signs
- Input and output
- Weight measurement
- EKG machine operation
- Bladder scanner operation
- Toileting assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Point click care platform
- Epic platform
- Indwelling catheter care
- Colostomy care
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Communication skills
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant, 20078510
References
- Kiara Johnson, Certified Nursing Assistant, Berks County Berks Heim Nursing Home, 484-525-9018, rad2thebone815@gmail.com, 1011 Berks Rd, Leesport, PA, 19533
- Emiley Witman, Licensed Practical Nurse, Berks County Prison, 484-269-6353, Emiley.witman@gmail.com, 1287 County Welfare Rd, Leesport, PA, 19533
- Tammy Mengal, Registered Nurse, Reading Hospital, 484-797-5114, Tmengel1207@gmail.com, 401 Jefferson Street, Reading, PA, 19605
- Melissa Williams, Licensed Practical Nurse, Berks County Berks Heim, 610-507-4097, meljw67@live.com, 1011 Berks Rd, Leesport, PA, 19533
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
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12.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Intely Care
12.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton
10.2025 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berks County Berks Heim Nursing Home
04.2024 - 10.2025
Patient Care Assistant
Reading Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2024
Diploma -
Muhlenberg High School
Certified - Health Medical Professions
Reading Muhlenberg CTC
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Alvernia University