Maria Davies
Howell,USA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with several years of experience enhancing client well-being and independence. Bilingual in English and Spanish, excels in fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare teams to ensure compliance with care plans. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, providing emotional support, and assisting with daily living activities. Committed to promoting patient safety and satisfaction through effective communication and personalized care strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)
THE WILLOWS AT HOWELL
Howell, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident living spaces and communal areas.
- Documented resident care in charts, ensuring compliance with facility protocols.
- Engaged residents in social activities to promote emotional well-being.
- Supported nursing team during medication administration and treatment procedures.
- Trained new staff on caregiving techniques and safety practices effectively.
- Logged approximately 2,674 hours over 66.8 weeks, averaging 40 hours per week.
- currently PRN Logged approximately 96 hours
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA)
WELLBRIDGE OF BRIGHTON CENA
Howell, USA
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident areas and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance resident care quality.
- Educated residents on health practices and wellness activities.
- Assisted in mobility exercises and rehabilitation activities for residents.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on a frequent basis.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided compassionate support during patient rehabilitation sessions.
- Documented patient care and communicated effectively with team members.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in patient care areas and equipment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques.
- Participated in training new staff on facility procedures and protocols.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Tracked food intake and output to assist nursing staff in patient care.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Logged approximately 1,389 hours over 243 weeks, averaging 40 hours per week.
HOME CAREGIVER COORDINATOR
FirstLight HomeCare
Howell, USA
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Coordinated patient assignments to align caregivers with clients, enhancing quality of care and personalized service.
- Conducted quality service calls and supervisory visits to ensure patient and caregiver satisfaction and adherence to care plans.
- Provided daily support and guidance to both patients and caregivers, effectively addressing needs and resolving issues.
- Managed scheduling and coordination tasks to meet deadlines, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Logged approximately 3,314 hours over 580 weeks, averaging 40 hours per week.
ELDERLY CAREGIVER
FirstLight HomeCare
Howell, USA
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), promoting maximum independence and dignity.
- Provided safe mobility support, including transfers and ambulation assistance, within personal and public spaces.
- Coordinated nutritional support through meal preparation, feeding assistance, and monitoring intake to enhance client health and well-being.
- Provided medication reminders and performed light housekeeping to ensure a safe and clean living environment for clients.
- Developed strong client relationships by offering emotional support and companionship, fostering trust and enhancing overall client satisfaction.
- Logged approximately 1,041 hours over 35 weeks, averaging 30 hours per week.
HOME BABYSITTING
Private Families
Milford, USA
10.2010 - 06.2014
- Cultivated strong relationships with families, increasing referrals for additional childcare opportunities.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently to support operational excellence.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions for enhancing team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Logged approximately 4,690 hours over 195 weeks, averaging 24 hours per week.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate -
Heart To Heart
Ypsilanti, MI03-2024
Certificate of Completion - ESL
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI08-2010
Certificate -
Benito Juarez
Mexico, Mexico07-1999
Skills
- Clinical & Care Skills
- ADLs support
- Medication Reminders
- Meal prep
- Light Housekeeping
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability
- Customer Service Excellence
- Self-Motivated & Dependable
- Active listening
- Multitasking & Time Management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Personal care assistance
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Mobility support
- Client management
- Quality assurance
- Health education
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Emotional support
- Documentation expert
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Patient assessments
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Fluid monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Admitting support
- Calm under pressure
- Trustworthy companion
- Indirect patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Shared governance
- Safety precautions
- Preparing meals
- Basic housekeeping
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Basic life support
- End-of-life care
- Collecting vital signs
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient relations
- Adaptable
- Meal planning
- Inpatient care
- Specimen collection
- Companionship support
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Pediatric care
- Dressing assistance
- Sanitation practices
- Dementia care
- Direct patient care
- Infection control procedures
- Feeding assistance
- Intake assessments
- Bathing assistance
- Patient transport assistance
- Condition assessment
- Outpatient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient records management
- Collecting specimens
- Patient care
- Personal grooming assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Bedside manner
- Quick problem solver
- Care quality improvement
- Patient management
- Patient transport
- Intake recording
Accomplishments
- Best caregiver of the willows at Howell.
Certification
- certification advance caregiver, certification of dementia care.
Timeline
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)
THE WILLOWS AT HOWELL
10.2024 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA)
WELLBRIDGE OF BRIGHTON CENA
03.2024 - 10.2024
HOME CAREGIVER COORDINATOR
FirstLight HomeCare
08.2022 - 02.2024
ELDERLY CAREGIVER
FirstLight HomeCare
01.2022 - 08.2022
HOME BABYSITTING
Private Families
10.2010 - 06.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate -
Heart To Heart
Certificate of Completion - ESL
Schoolcraft College
Certificate -
Benito Juarez