Maria Santarcangelo
CNA
Branford,CT
Summary
Reliable, caring Certified Nursing Assistant with 20+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. Work well with bedridden, physically challenged and memory impaired patients. Friendly and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ark Healthcare and Rehab (formerly Branford Hills)
06.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Branford Hills Health Care Center
07.2002 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hearth at Gardenside
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Assisted with self-administration of medications, through cueing only.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers
Derby, CT 02.2019 - 04.2019
Certificate - CPR
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers
Derby, CT 02.2019 - 04.2019
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Care Training Center
New Haven, CT 03.2002 - 06.2002
Skills
Direct Patient care
Short-term rehab experience
Alzheimer's and Dementia knowledge
Reliable team player
Direct Patient care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ark Healthcare and Rehab (formerly Branford Hills)
06.2022 - Current
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers
02.2019 - 04.2019
Certificate - CPR
Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers
02.2019 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hearth at Gardenside
01.2009 - 02.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Branford Hills Health Care Center
07.2002 - 06.2022
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Care Training Center
03.2002 - 06.2002
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