Dedicated and resourceful Certified Nursing Assistant seeking to work or obtain permanent employment in the healthcare environment. Reliable and dedicated worker with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Skillful at handling difficult or traumatic situations with total courtesy and professionalism. Able to work well independently and as a health care team member.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistance
St. Agnes Professional Home Health Care (PRN)
Houston
07.2017 - Current
Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
Assisted nurses in administering medications and monitoring vital signs for patient safety.
Enhanced patient mobility through tailored exercise programs, improving overall health outcomes.
Streamlined workflow processes, reducing response times for patient requests and increasing overall service efficiency.
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
Direct Care Worker
Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation Center
San Antonio, TX
02.2023 - 01.2026
Provided compassionate support to residents, ensuring comfort and safety throughout daily activities.
Assisted in implementing individualized care plans, enhancing resident engagement and well-being.
Monitored patient progress, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare professionals promptly.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Assisted in daily living activities, promoting independence and encouraging social interactions among residents.
Provided compassionate care to residents, fostering a supportive environment and enhancing quality of life.
Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
Certified Nursing Assistance
Zion Healthcare Rehab
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 11.2023
Work with patients who have behavioral, emotional, psychiatric, social, medical, and/or correctional problems, and who may exhibit inappropriate non-compliant and/or aggressive behavior.
Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
Assist patients with daily activities.
Accompany patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events.
Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient needs.
Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
Streamlined workflow processes, reducing response times for patient requests and increasing overall service efficiency.
Certified Nursing Assistance
Genesis Healthcare-Bear Creek Center
Houston
06.2020 - 01.2022
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
Observed patients' conditions, measuring, and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
Provided patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
Provided patient care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings, and supervising exercise routines.
Bathed, groomed, shaved, dressed, or draped patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
Assisted mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under the direction of nursing and medical staff.
Made sure residents are receiving quality care and attention to function daily.
Took residents vital signs and document behaviors and performance on a computer.
Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Documented patient progress and care plans accurately to facilitate effective communication among healthcare teams.
Enhanced patient mobility through tailored exercise programs, improving overall health outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistance
Hilltop Village (Assistance Living)
Houston
10.2019 - 03.2020
Assist residents with daily living activities, including meals, exercise, and leisure programs.
Provide assistance as needed with resident admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
Assisted nurses in administering medications and monitoring vital signs for patient safety.
Documented patient progress and care plans accurately to facilitate effective communication among healthcare teams.
Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
Certified Nursing Assistance
Girling Home Health Care
Houston
09.2015 - 08.2019
Perform personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living.
Assistance with personal hygiene: assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin, and hair.
Assistance with ambulation, eating, dressing, and shaving.
Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistance
Jordan Home Health Care
Houston
04.2015 - 09.2015
Assist with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing of patients, handled and emptied emesis bags, urinals, and bedpans.
Served meals and assisted patients that required help with feeding, made beds, and changed linens, monitored, and recorded vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration, followed procedures for disease and infection control.
Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
House Manager
Sunrise Best Private Home Care
Houston
06.2012 - 08.2015
Assisted residents with their daily care and daily activities, such as: bathing, oral care, cleaning the Group home, wash clothes, cooking, administering medication, tube feeding if needed.
Drove the facility van to and from the group home to the Day Program and to outside activities when needed.
Managed approximately 30 incoming calls,emails and faxes per day from customers.