john howard
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dedicated CNA with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication, honed across roles at Gale Health Care Solutions and others. Achieved a 20% increase in patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective patient relationship building. Skilled in both emergency response and end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and support for patients and families.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Gale Health Care Solutions
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Caregiver, CNA
Southern Bell Loving Care
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
CNA
Shift Key
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
80 Hrs Of EMT - EMT
Okeechobee High
Okeechobee, FL06.1980
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Toileting assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- End of life care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Supporting personal needs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
Military and Med-Tech
John Henry Howard
4086 Saint Charles Pl
Macon GA 31206
727-712-7395
johnhoward810@gmail.com
Timeline
CNA
Shift Key
03.2024 - Current
CNA
Gale Health Care Solutions
Caregiver, CNA
Southern Bell Loving Care
80 Hrs Of EMT - EMT
Okeechobee High
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