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Magdalena Barker-Toma

Boiling Springs,SC

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Apella Health, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure. Bilingual in Romanian and English, I effectively communicate with patients and families, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout the recovery process.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Apella Health
Spartanburg, South Carolina
02.2024 - Current
  • Certified Nursing Assistant.

  • Provided direct patient care in daily activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
  • Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
  • Documented patient information accurately in medical records system.
  • Supported team members by training new staff on care procedures.
  • Followed infection control protocols to promote a safe environment for patients.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

Pacient Care Associate

Apella Health
Spartanburg, South Carolina
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during recovery.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

The State of South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry
Spartanburg, SC
07-2025

Level 4 Diploma in Hotel Management - Hotel Management

CTH Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality
09-2011

High School Diploma -

Colegiul Tehnic "Traian"
Bucharest, Romania
06-2007

Skills

  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication skills are excellent and I am bilingual Fluent in Romanian Language and English
  • Working in teams
  • Critical Thinking
  • I am proficient in time management and multi tasking
  • Decision-Making
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Infection control protocols
  • Effective communication
  • Care plan implementation
  • Team collaboration
  • Electronic health records
  • Family support and assistance
  • Patient management
  • Emotional support
  • Transporting patients
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Conducting intakes
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Transfer techniques
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Bedside manner
  • Condition monitoring
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Colostomy care
  • General housekeeping
  • Quality assurance
  • Light housekeeping
  • Mobility assistance
  • Maintaining privacy
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Patient relations
  • Direct patient care
  • Medical terminology
  • Positioning patients
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • End-of-life care
  • Vital sign recording
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Safety precautions
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Documentation expert
  • Bathing assistance
  • Valid [state] driver's license
  • Adaptable
  • Restraint application
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Recording vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Basic life support
  • Toileting assistance
  • Inpatient care
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Healthcare ethics

Education and Training

other,other

Certification

  • Nurse Aide Certification In Long term care for the state of South Carolina
  • Certificate Number : 10098684
  • Since 07/11/2025

Languages

English
Professional
Romanian
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Star Performer on 12/09/2024

Affiliations

  • Star Performer In Certified Nursing Assistant

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Apella Health
02.2024 - Current

Pacient Care Associate

Apella Health
02.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

The State of South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry

Level 4 Diploma in Hotel Management - Hotel Management

CTH Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality

High School Diploma -

Colegiul Tehnic "Traian"

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