Maria Barrett
West Des Moines
Summary
Results-driven CNA with a strong background in compassionate caregiving and patient assistance. Known for attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively, ensuring health and safety standards are met while providing exceptional care to residents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Des Moines
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during care routines.
- Responded efficiently to patient calls and requests for assistance.
Travel CNA
CBS Staffing Agency
Des Moines
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
CNA, Float Pool
Wesley Life
Newton
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided direct patient care in various departments across the facility.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily medical procedures and patient assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurses promptly.
Travel CNA
ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL STAFFING
Des Moines
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality care delivery.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Iowa Home Care
West Des Moines
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client progress and care provided in daily logs accurately.
- Collaborated with family members to address client needs and preferences.
- Followed care plans designed by healthcare teams for individual clients.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
Des Moines
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked in a nursing facility
- Took care of approximately 18 elderly patients daily
- Provided caring, intimate, hands-on healthcare for residents
- Monitored vital signs
- Assisted with bathing residents
- Assisted with feeding residents 2 meals per day
- Helped residents with daily living needs
- Worked with mechanical lifts, as needed
- Made beds
Clinical
Valley View Village
Des Moines
03.2019
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Protected patients' rights and dignity while carrying out personal care
- Displayed strong clinical skills, comforted patients and provided compassionate care with encouragement
Education
CNA - Pre Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IAHigh school or equivalent - General
Guthrie Center High School
Guthrie Center, IASkills
- English
- Travel CNA
- Long term care
- Hospital experience
- POS
- Home Care
- Senior Care
- Medication Administration
- Hospitality
- Team collaboration
- Health and safety practices
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- End-of-life care
- Infection control practices
- Patient transfers
- Basic life support
- Compassion and empathy
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Safety precautions
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 188442
- Mandatory Reporter
- First Aid/CPR
- Home Care Aide (HHA)
- Travel CNA
Languages
English, Expert
Assessments
- Nursing assistant skills, Proficient
- Customer Service Skills, Proficient
- Work motivation, Proficient
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
CNA, Float Pool
Wesley Life
05.2024 - 12.2024
Travel CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
07.2021 - Current
Travel CNA
CBS Staffing Agency
07.2021 - 07.2025
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Iowa Home Care
07.2021 - 09.2021
Travel CNA
ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL STAFFING
04.2021 - 12.2024
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Rehabilitation Center of Des Moines
03.2021 - 07.2021
Clinical
Valley View Village
03.2019
CNA - Pre Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
High school or equivalent - General
Guthrie Center High School