JoAnn Hunter
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
South Port Square-Harbor Healthcare
Punta Gorda, FL
10.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents in daily living activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient monitoring and vital signs recording.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident rooms and common areas.
- Documented resident care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported residents with mobility and transferring between locations safely.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding resident needs and changes.
- Educated residents on personal hygiene and wellness practices regularly.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Regularly supplied, collected, and emptied patient bedpans to ensure hygiene and comfort.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
CNA
Solaris Healhcare
Port Charlotte, Florida
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided compassionate care to residents in daily living activities.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported residents with mobility and transferring between locations safely.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented resident care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Monitored food intake and output according to nursing staff guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Transported residents within the facility based on scheduled activities.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding resident needs and changes.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Randallstown High School
Randallstown, MD05-1982
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Quality care
- Patient engagement
- Record documentation
- Emergency response
- Safety adherence
- Time management
- Electronic health records
- Medical record documentation
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Compassionate empathy
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Emotional support
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- CNA
- CPR
- Basic life support
Timeline
CNA
South Port Square-Harbor Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
CNA
Solaris Healhcare
03.2018 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Randallstown High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Howard Community College