Iris Etheridge
CNA
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE INC., excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated reliability as a team player while providing emotional support and monitoring vital signs, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certified nursing assistant
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE INC.
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas and equipment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Birmingham Nursing &rehab
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Nursing & Rehab
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Documented patient observations accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Martin on the Pines
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently responding to call lights and addressing individual needs.
- 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.
- Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care and support activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jess Lanier High School
Bessemer, AL05-2007
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
ALWAYS THERE IN-HOME CARE INC.
10.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Birmingham Nursing &rehab
05.2025 - 08.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elite Nursing & Rehab
09.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Martin on the Pines
03.2024 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Jess Lanier High School