Patient-focused CNA/HHA with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide empathetic support to patients and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist
Per Diem
08.2019 - Current
Collect blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly and straight needles.
Follow established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Putnam Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - Current
Complete multiple rounds through 100+ bed facility to ensure safety of residents and reduce number of falls and injuries.
Facilitate activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, hydration, safety, ambulation, etc.
Oversee and maintain patient rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Alert nursing staff to wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms, assisting RNs/LPNs with such, as needed.
Document activity and care in EMRs.
Personal Care Aide
Community Home Health Care
07.2016 - 08.2021
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients health status to case manager.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Noted vitals and behaviors.
Maintained detailed records of services performed.
Education
Certification: Phlebotomy -
BOCES Adult Learning Institute
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2019
Certification: Nursing Assistant, HHA, PCA -
BOCES Adult Learning Institute
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2019
Certification: Personal Care Aide -
Community Home Health Care
BOCES ALI - Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2016
Skills
CPR, BLS - renewed 10/29/24 (2 year)
Solid knowledge of medical terminology
Strong skills with computers and computer software