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
Work History
CNA
Yakima Valley Family Clinic
Yakima
02.2020 - 06.2024
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
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.
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
CNA
The Belmont at Twin Creeks. Rehabilitation Center
Allen
06.2018 - 04.2019
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
CNA
Ultimate Caring Home Health and Hospice
Dallas
05.2016 - 04.2017
Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.