Reliable and loving certified nursing assistant with several years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. Excellent client care; work well with bed-ridden, physically challenged and memory-impaired residents. Maintain the highest level of integrity and confidentiality when taking care of residents. Positive and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal communication skills and work ethic to provide the highest level of care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C.N.A
Christine Beard
02.2019 - 07.2025
Provided patient care, assisting with daily living activities to enhance comfort and dignity.
Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Assisted in the development and implementation of patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols.
Provided transportation to and from appointments and social events.
Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions and treatment plans.
Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste and costs.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayview Senior Assisted Living
04.2014 - 04.2015
Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for prompt care adjustments.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and progress in compliance with regulations.
Supported implementation of individualized care plans to enhance resident well-being and satisfaction.
Trained new staff on best practices in resident care and safety protocols, fostering teamwork.
Led initiatives to improve resident engagement through organized recreational activities and social interactions.
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.
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.
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.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty; Theresa LaTour and Robert Voltura
01.2010 - 01.2014
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
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.
Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Grossmont Healthcare Occupations
Santee, CA
01.2010
Skills
Provide comfort and companionship
Medication reminder
Light housekeeping
Provide transportation to and from doctors appointments and errands
End-of-life care
Lifting and transferring
Recording vital signs
Ambulation assistance
Care plan implementation
Preparing meals
Vital sign recording
Companionship and emotional support
Multitasking and organization
Time management
Accomplishments
Established positive rapport between staff, residents and family members
Offered emotional support and words of encouragement to boost client morale
Observed and documented clients physical and socio-emotional health; reported any changes to nurse
Trained and managed new hires
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
BLS CPR Certified
Organizational Skills
Inventoried and ordered supplies for residents, facility and employees keeping within budget provided
Created a monthly food menu according to residents needs and dietary restrictions
Maintained residents logs, office files and replenished paperwork as needed
Recreation and Physical Therapy
Performed Range of Motion for residents as needed
Created activities according to each residents needs and/or likes
Provided companionship while escorting residents to outside functions and events
Supported a daily exercise regimen for each patient, according to doctors orders
Hard Skills
Assisted up to 17 residents with activities of daily living while helping them maintain their independence.
Transferred residents from bed to wheelchair, chair to commode and wheelchair to shower chair ensuring residents comfort and safety
Provided assistance with daily hygiene including oral and peri care, showering, incontinence care minimizing skin breakdowns
Provided care for those diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and various declining mental health conditions.