Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrates exceptional time-management skills and a compassionate bedside manner, ensuring high-quality patient care. Proficient in mobility assistance and patient hygiene, consistently enhancing patient comfort and safety. Aiming to leverage these skills in a dynamic healthcare team focused on improving patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
The Belmont Health & Rehabilitation
Columbus, IN
07.2024 - Current
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Scheduling Coordinator
Hearthstone Health Center
Bloomington, IN
02.2024 - 07.2024
Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews and making hiring decisions based on candidate qualifications.
Utilized scheduling software to organize and update daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
Responded to emergency scheduling changes promptly, minimizing disruptions to operations.
Coordinated scheduling for a team of over 50 employees, ensuring optimal coverage and efficiency.
Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the scheduling process.
Behavioral Health CNA
Daviess Community Hospital
Washington, IN
02.2020 - 03.2023
Responded quickly in emergency situations by following established protocols.
Answered call lights promptly to attend to patient needs in a timely manner.
Provided compassionate care to elderly and disabled patients.
Collected vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, and weight.
Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
Ensured that all areas were clean and sanitized according to infection control guidelines.
Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
CNA
Gentry Park Senior Living
Bloomington, IN
03.2018 - 02.2020
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
HHA
Autumn Hills
Bloomington, IN
06.2017 - 03.2018
Conducted regular staff training sessions on dementia care techniques such as de-escalation strategies.
Provided companionship to residents by engaging in conversations and activities.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Assisted elderly patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Reported any changes in condition or behavior of the patient to supervisor immediately.
Encouraged residents to participate in recreational activities within their physical limitations.
Provided companionship to elderly patients by engaging in conversation and activities.