Joseph Watson
Saint Paul,Minnesota
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with a desire and a dedication to provide the best care and assistance possible. A punctual persistent worker who always goes above and beyond to meet the standards and needs of the patients and there families. A harder worker willing to learn and achieve any possible goals. A team player with a huge heart and a love for this field.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Johns Hospital
Saint Paul, Minnesota
06.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients in various hospital departments.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments according to hospital standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
PCA
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Bethany
Rochester, MN
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Hawthorne Education Center
Rochester, MN07.2020
Skills
- Patient relations
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
- Collecting vital signs
- Able to lift [Number] pounds
- Helping with medication
- Infection control procedures
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Catheter change and preparation
- Charting expertise
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Patient care
- Reliable transportation
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Meal planning
- Companionship and emotional support
- Chronic disease management
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Collecting specimens
- Compassionate
- Safety precautions
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Condition monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical records management
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Patient assessments
- Activity planning
- Documenting behaviors
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Emotional support
- Toileting assistance
- Bedside manner
- Electronic charting
- Reliable team player
- Intake recording
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Light housekeeping
Accomplishments
- Promoted from [Job Title] to [Job Title], in less than 12-months. i was promoted to the head of the memory care unit in less then 10 moths.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CNA License
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Johns Hospital
06.2025 - Current
PCA
Mayo Clinic
07.2022 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Samaritan Bethany
06.2020 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
Hawthorne Education Center