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Justice Golden

Garrett,IN

Summary

Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Dedicated professional committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms, and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities. Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lutheran Life Villages
Kendallville, IN
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.

Cashier

Kentucky Fried Chicken
Auburn, IN
03.2019 - 10.2022
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
  • Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Garrett High School
Garrett, IN
05-2023

Some College (No Degree) - CNA

Impact
Kendallville, IN
05-2022

Skills

  • Conducting intakes
  • Vital sign recording
  • Patient-focused care
  • Infection control procedures
  • Collecting specimens
  • Observing responses
  • Care plan implementation
  • Transporting patients
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Specimen collection
  • Intake recording
  • Indirect patient care
  • General housekeeping
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Light housekeeping
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Activity coordination
  • Safety precautions
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Reliable transportation
  • Reliable team player
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient relations
  • Meal planning
  • Recording vital signs
  • Medical terminology
  • Outpatient care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Colostomy care
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Family support and assistance
  • Condition monitoring
  • End-of-life care
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Positioning patients
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Toileting assistance
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Bedside manner
  • Able to lift [300] pounds
  • Basic life support

Accomplishments

  • Impact USA placed third overall.

Certification

  • I have a certificate for dementia/alzheimers that I received through IMPACT.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lutheran Life Villages
06.2022 - 01.2025

Cashier

Kentucky Fried Chicken
03.2019 - 10.2022

High School Diploma -

Garrett High School

Some College (No Degree) - CNA

Impact
Justice Golden