Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Wichita, KS
04.2017 - 08.2019
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
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.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
CNA
Kern Medical Center
Bakersfield, CA
02.2012 - 09.2015
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures on the pediatric unit, monitor VS and feeding pediatric patients.
Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with hospital guidelines.
Mental Health Support Worker
Good Samaritan Hospital Rehab
Bakersfield, CA
03.2009 - 02.2011
Working with Adolescents and Adults patient care.
Daily vitals.
Ensuring of unite safety.
Working hand to hand with the license nurse.
Certified PRO-ACT performing take-downs as needed to ensure patient safety.
Daily reporting of abnormal behavior changes
Education
High School Diploma -
Schurr High School
Montebello, CA
05-1991
Skills
Compassionate Communication
Complex Problem-Solving
Compassion and Empathy
Feeding Assistance
Basic Life Support
Maintaining Confidentiality
Patient Care
Condition Monitoring
Collecting Specimens
Infection Control Procedures
Patient Lifting
Direct Patient Care
Quality Assurance
Electronic Charting
Monitoring Fluids
Patient-Focused Care
Patient Relations
Bedside Manner
Quick Problem Solver
Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
Adaptable
HIPAA Compliance
Safety Precautions
Activity Planning
Outpatient Care
Collecting Vital Signs
Pediatric and Neonatal Care
Compassionate
Family Support and Assistance
Patient Assessments
Ambulation Assistance
Medical Terminology knowledge
Mental Health Care
Schedule regular and/or follow-up appointments
Certification
CNA
BSL
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
04.2017 - 08.2019
CNA
Kern Medical Center
02.2012 - 09.2015
Mental Health Support Worker
Good Samaritan Hospital Rehab
03.2009 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Schurr High School
CNA
BSL
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