Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at San Jose Gardens, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and teamwork. Dedicated to promoting independence and dignity, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and providing emotional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
San Jose Gardens
Jacksonville, FL
02.2025 - Current
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
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.
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.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Merchant Marine
Military Sealift Command CIVMAR Support Unit West
Norfolk, VA
08.2023 - 12.2024
Implemented preventative maintenance programs for various ship systems to minimize downtime and costly repairs.
Managed cargo operations, ensuring proper loading, unloading, and securing of goods on board.
Assisted engineers in overhauling key components of propulsion machinery, prolonging equipment lifespan and reducing operational costs.
Enhanced vessel safety by conducting routine inspections and maintenance tasks.
Contributed to environmental sustainability efforts by implementing waste management practices on board the ship.
Provided support during docking procedures, coordinating with shore-based teams for timely arrival and departure at port locations.
Operated communication equipment to relay vital information between vessels, ports, or other authorities as necessary.
Carried out firefighting duties during emergencies, safeguarding vessel equipment and personnel from harm.
Participated in emergency drills, honing teamwork skills and response times under pressure situations.
Assisted in navigation and voyage planning for efficient route selection and fuel consumption.
Prepared comprehensive reports detailing voyage activities which facilitated informed decision-making among senior officers.
Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems and work areas.
Cashier
Walmart
Jacksonville, FL
03.2021 - 07.2022
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.