LINDA NEWSOME
Milton
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented CNA with experience at North Okaloosa Hospital, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Advocated for patient needs, enhancing satisfaction and promoting independence. Recognized for effectively training new staff and streamlining care processes, ensuring adherence to HIPAA compliance and infection control protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
NORTH OKALOOSA HOSPITAL
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained patient hygiene and cleanliness in rooms, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported nursing staff in implementing care plans and documenting patient progress.
PCA
Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with routine medical tasks to enhance patient recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on post-care instructions, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and support techniques.
- Advocated for patients' needs, improving overall satisfaction with hospital services.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
PCA
Appalachian Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with routine medical tasks to enhance patient recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients on post-care instructions, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and support techniques.
- Advocated for patients' needs, improving overall satisfaction with hospital services.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Education
High School Diploma -
KENTUCKY STATE
KENTUCKY06-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Patient transfers
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
NORTH OKALOOSA HOSPITAL
04.2025 - Current
PCA
Appalachian Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2024
PCA
Appalachian Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
KENTUCKY STATE