Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Placement
Terrebone General Medical Center
Houma, Louisiana
11.2023 - Current
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Documented activities and recorded information in the Epic system.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Event Planner
Distinct Design & Event Planning Group
Houma , LA
07.2016 - Current
Maintained accurate records related to attendance, budgeting, contracts.
Chose facilities, inspected spaces and planned set up and execution to exceed client expectation.
Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to facilitate event sponsorships and partnerships, increasing event funding.
Managed safe and smooth food delivery at banquets, conferences and social events.
Managed social media accounts associated with company's events portfolio.
Oversaw advanced event registration and day-of check-in to handle high volume of guests.
Scheduled and attended pre-event meetings with clients to discuss event details and objectives.
Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked venues for events.
Created floor plans, seating arrangements, and other visuals as needed for each event.
CNA
Oaks of Houma
Houma, LA
08.2020 - 04.2022
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Caregiver
Rescare Homecare
Lake Charles, Louisiana
07.2010 - 01.2014
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.