Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nightingale Nursing Agency
07.2024 - Current
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Rehabilitation Institute
01.2024 - 07.2024
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ontario Healthcare Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
Perform patient baths, oral hygiene, nail care, foot care, skincare, dressing, feeding, toileting and elimination, and transferring patients
Measure vital signs accurately
Assist patients with ambulation when necessary
Position patients in bed with proper body alignment
Measure and record dietary intake and output
Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of care
Document care rendered appropriately and in a timely manner
Clean and sanitize patients clothing, rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other areas, maintaining safety standards and infection control procedures
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Caretaker San Bernardino County Support
In-Home Support Services
01.2020 - 01.2023
Assisted with personal hygiene, feeding, bathing, dressing, and teach self-care skills
Provide Emotional Support and Companionship
Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Education
Diploma - General Education
High School
05-2019
Skills
Communication
Safety and Rehabilitation
Empathy
Patience
Critical Thinking
Compassion
Problem Solving
Detail Oriented
Mobility Assistance
Electronic Charting
Direct Patient Care
Patient Lifting
Condition Monitoring
Infection control procedures
Monitoring fluids
Collecting specimens
Medical terminology knowledge
Care plan implementation
Pediatric Care
Helping with medication
Feeding Assistance
Valid California driver's license
Collecting vital signs
Calm and level-headed under duress
HIPAA Compliance
Understands medical procedures
Basic Life Support
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Bedside manner
Urinary Catheter Care
Transporting patients
First Aid Certification
CPR/AED
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association
CMS – Caring for LGBTQI+ Patients
Active Nursing Assistant Certification, #01264772
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nightingale Nursing Agency
07.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
California Rehabilitation Institute
01.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ontario Healthcare Center
09.2023 - 01.2024
Caretaker San Bernardino County Support
In-Home Support Services
01.2020 - 01.2023
Diploma - General Education
High School
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association
CMS – Caring for LGBTQI+ Patients
Active Nursing Assistant Certification, #01264772
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