Lead Certified Nursing Assistant with direct experience supporting resident hygiene, meals, mobility, vital signs, and intake and output documentation in long-term care settings. Builds calm, organized care routines while reporting observations to nursing supervisors and helping keep patient comfort and stability on track. Brings earlier shift leadership experience that supports guiding aides and keeping unit flow organized.
Work History
Nursing Assistant
8 Months
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo | 02.2026 - Current
Monitored patient vital signs and reported notable changes to nursing staff promptly.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting while maintaining dignity and comfort.
Documented patient observations and care activities in electronic health records during each shift.
Supported patient transfers using proper body mechanics and mobility assistance techniques.
Provided meal assistance and hydration support to patients according to care plans.
Maintained clean, organized patient rooms and restocked supplies for incoming care needs.
Followed infection control procedures while supporting routine patient care and personal hygiene tasks.
Completed shift handoff communication with clear updates on patient needs and observations.
Responded to patient requests with courteous service and timely support throughout the shift.
Observed patients for fall risks and communicated safety concerns to the care team.
Performed range of motion exercises to support comfort and basic mobility maintenance.
Assisted with home health care routines by supporting basic daily living needs.
Prepared patients for routine care procedures with calm, respectful bedside communication.
Supported catheter care tasks within assigned scope and reported patient concerns appropriately.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
6 Years 11 Months
Kaleida Health | 03.2017 - 02.2024
Supported [number] patients daily by assisting with hygiene, toileting, and basic comfort needs.
Assisted patients with baths, bedpans, urinals, showers, shaves, and bathroom trips with dignity.
Provided daily living support by serving meals, feeding patients, and helping with turning, positioning, and ambulation.
Delivered comfort care by transport patients, answering call lights, and relaying observations to nursing supervisors.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
10 Months
Garden Gate Nursing Home | 04.2016 - 02.2017
Assist patients with meals, feeding support, and hydration between mealtimes to maintain comfort and nutrition.
Help patients ambulate, turn, and reposition safely throughout the day to reduce discomfort and pressure.
Perform basic comfort measures, including backrubs, shampoos, shaves, and warm or therapeutic baths.
Maintain patient safety by answering call lights, providing transport, and following infection control routines.
Record intake and output, collect urine samples, and share observations clearly during shift handoff communication.
Dietary Aide
1 Year 4 Months
Weinberg Campus | 05.2015 - 09.2016
Prepared alternate meals for residents when menu items did not meet dietary needs.
Followed resident diet orders and portion guidelines to support safe meal service.
Communicated special requests and dietary changes with staff during meal preparation.
Personal Care Aide
10 Months
Health Force | 07.2015 - 05.2016
Performed basic home cleaning to keep client living spaces tidy and comfortable.
Prepared simple meals and assisted with kitchen cleanup to support daily routines.
Ran errands for clients and handled routine shopping and deliveries as needed.
Assistant Manager/Supervisor
11 Months
Tim Hortons | 10.2013 - 09.2014
Trained new hires on register procedures, opening tasks, and daily closing routines.
Supervised shift operations, coordinated team coverage, and kept service moving during busy periods.
Handled customer service concerns promptly and supported smooth front-counter transactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical assisting
Bryant & Stratton College | Buffalo, NY | 12.2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Bryant and Stratton College | Orchard Park, NY | 10.2016