Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
North Texas Veteran's Healthcare System
10.2025 - Current
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
CNA/MHT
Doris Miller Veterans Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2025
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
MHT
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2023
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Lead Med Tech
Heartis Seniors Living
06.2016 - 11.2020
Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
Lead Med Tech /Caregiver Attendant
Sterling House Assisted Living
08.2008 - 04.2016
Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.