Joann Ghant
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Staten Island, NY
02.1993 - 11.2006
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
Clerk
Willowbrook State School
Staten Island, NY
02.1981 - 09.1987
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Keeping time sheets for 25 employees
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
South University
Savannah, GA06.2026
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Academy
Staten Island, NY06.1980
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
crocheting
Crocheting blankets for grandchildren
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.1993 - 11.2006
Clerk
Willowbrook State School
02.1981 - 09.1987
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
South University
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Academy