Justine Knight
Gainesville
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Cottonwood Nursing and Rehab, excelling in patient care and vital sign assessment. Proven ability to provide emotional support and educate residents on self-care techniques, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment. Committed to teamwork and compliance with infection control practices, enhancing overall patient well-being. 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. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Cottonwood nursing and rehab
Denton
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents in the facility.
- Supported mobility by assisting residents with walking and transferring safely.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Communicated effectively with residents to understand their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Participated in training sessions to learn best practices in patient care techniques.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- 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.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- 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.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- 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.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- 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.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- 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.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
CNA
Brookdale Assisted Living
Bartlesville
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents in the facility.
- Supported mobility by assisting residents with walking and transferring safely.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Communicated effectively with residents to understand their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Participated in training sessions to learn best practices in patient care techniques.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- 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.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- 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.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Epic Charter School
Tulsa, OK06-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital sign assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control compliance
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Problem solving
- Emotional support
- Self-care education
- Reporting and documentation
- End-of-life care
- Bathing assistance
- Emergency response
- Infection control practices
- Patient advocacy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Active listening
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Basic life support
- Toileting assistance
- Problem-solving
- HIPAA compliance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Positioning patients
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Performing patient intakes
- Specimen collection
- Ambulation assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Direct patient care
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Electronic charting
- Responding to emergencies
- Feeding assistance expert
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Cottonwood nursing and rehab
07.2022 - 08.2025
CNA
Brookdale Assisted Living
06.2017 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Epic Charter School
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