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Mary Dennis

San Angelo,Texas

Summary

Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. Certified Nurses Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Efficient and reliable CNA with 27 plus years experience in a LTC setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a contrated role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility. Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Smoothly help patients handle personal needs in LTC environments. Caring, compassionate and well-organized with excellent housekeeping and records management abilities. Friendly and team-oriented with current CNA qualifications. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant and healthcare professional well-equipped to provide emotional support in comfortable, soothing environment. Pursuing CNA position in long-term care or rehabilitation facility. Certified Nursing Assistant with unique combination of knowledge and skills derived from both schooling and background in healthcare. Seeking position within LTC medical center. Knowledgeable Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed in Texas,New Mexico,Colorado,Montana,Pennsylvania and Massachusetts and offering 28 years of experience. Competent in collecting vitals, documenting responses and supporting personal needs. Demonstrated success in managing high workload in dynamic environments. Capable of assisting patients with personal grooming requirements. Good communication and organizational abilities. Certified Nursing Assistant with 28years' experience in LTC settings. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of LTC patient population needs.  Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Assisted patients with physical support to perform daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing and toileting.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCA

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
Johnstown, CO
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of RN.
  • Cared for patients by providing ADLs, personal care and ambulation.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN.
  • Answered over40 light or bell calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs.

CNA

Good Samaritan Canistota
Canistota, SD
10.2020 - 11.2020
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Cared for average of 15 patients per 8hr in LTC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.

CNA

Good Samaritan Lennox
Lennox, SD
10.2020 - 10.2020
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Cared for average of 15 patients per 8hr in LTC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.

CNA

Good Samaritan Edgerton
Edgerton, MN
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Cared for average of 15 patients per 12 hour shift in LTC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.

LNA

Genesis HealthCare
Burlington , Vermont
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Cared for average of Number patients per Timeframe in Type facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Participated in fun activities, including Type and Type with patients each Timeframe to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering Type treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding Type patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Job titles informed of changes.

C.N.A.

Good Samaritan
Bilington, West Virginia
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Cared for average of Number patients per Timeframe in Type facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Job titles informed of changes.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding Type patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering Type treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Participated in fun activities, including Type and Type with patients each Timeframe to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.

CNA

Good Samaritan Society Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure to stay on top of symptoms and keep nursess informed of changes.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Employed mobility devices to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for  patients per 8 hour shift in LTC  facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

CNA

Knopp Nursing
Fredricksburg, Texas
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding  patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nuress informed of changes.
  • Employed mobility devices and  equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Cared for average of numberof patients per 8 hour shiftin LTC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.

CNA

Cimarron Place
Midland, TX
12.2016 - 04.2019
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care 
  • Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal 
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
  • Minimized infection risk for patients and healthcare team members with thorough cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, equipment and devices.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Readied rooms for patients and prevented infections by keeping areas clean, linens changed and trash collected.
  • Coordinated and ensured safe patient living environment and assisted with daily living activities.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement.
  • Followed and promoted protocols and procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
  • Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and pursue optimal care.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tales or equipment.
  • Cared for patients in Assisted living facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
  • Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers.
  • Engaged with patients using active listening and open-ended questioning to build meaningful relationships.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Supported various patients with mobility and ambulatory care.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage. ..... This job was with a PRN pool so was only a temporary job

CNA

Buena Vida Nursing And Rehab
Odessa, TX
10.2016 - 01.2019
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

CNA

Arbor Terrace
San Angelo, TX
09.2014 - 03.2016
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
  • Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Complied with all specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.

CNA

Brady West Rehab And Nursing
Brady, TX
02.2010 - 09.2014
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Complied with all specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
  • Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Monitored fluid outputs, documented results and collected specimens for testing.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

CNA

Eastland Nursing And Rehab
Eastland, TX
01.2009 - 10.2009
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Employed mobility devices and  Hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for patients per 8hr.shiftin LTC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure  pulse respirations and O2 to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations.

CNA

St. James House Of Baytown
Baytown, TX
02.2008 - 12.2008
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure pulse respiration to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations.
  • Employed mobility devices and HOYER equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Cared for  patients per 8 hour shift in LTC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding  patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

CNA

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
San Angelo, TX
08.2006 - 02.2008
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Vitals and recorded
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Employed mobility devices and HOYER equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Cared for patients per 8 hour shift in LTC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.

CNA

The Villa At Marbridge
Manchaca, TX
10.2001 - 01.2005
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Took vitals and recorded

  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Cared for  patients per8 hour shift in LTC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Participated in fun activities, to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Employed mobility devices and Hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

CNA/MedicalTech

Specilty Hospital
Austin, TX
06.1999 - 09.2001
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Employed mobility devices and Hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for average of patients per 12 hour shift in LTAC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep charge nurses informed of changes.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

CNA

Westminster Manor Health Care Center
Austin, TX
05.1995 - 05.1999
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure  to stay on top of symptoms and keep charge nurses informed of changes.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Cared for average of 15 patients per 8hrs shift in LTC facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding  patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Employed mobility devices and HOYER equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Education

Clinical Aide

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
2001

GED - undefined

Snyder High School
Snyder, TX
1977

Skills

  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Observing responses
  • Adaptable
  • Data entry
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Compassionate
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Recording vital signs
  • Committed team player
  • Patient-focused care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Transporting patients
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Patient privacy and confidentiality
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Specimen collection and analysis
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Inpatient care
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Indirect patient care
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Patient privacy
  • Conducting intakes

Certification

  • BLS
  • Certified Nurses Aide
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association

State certifications for CNA

I am currently on the following state registeries: 1)Texas, 2)Colorado, 3)Montana, 4)New Mexico, 5)Pennsylvania 6)Minnesota 7)Ohio8) South Dakota9) North Dakota 10) Vermont11) Iowa12)Kentucky13) Oklahoma14) California 15) Maine 16) Idaho 17)Tennessee 18)West Virginia 19) Massachusetts

Additional Information

I have been working with a PRN pool to staff LTC facilities since 2016. I enjoy working and caring for people in long term and hospital settings and have experience in both. I started my travel experience in May of 2019. Out of home state of Texas I travel with Aureus Medical Group(402-891-1118) In state I work with Reliable Nursing Services (432-561-8119) Critical Health Connections(325-944-1111) I am doing per diem assignments in Texas since January 2021. I also pick up shift through Shiftkey.com

Timeline

PCA

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2021

CNA

Good Samaritan Canistota
10.2020 - 11.2020

CNA

Good Samaritan Lennox
10.2020 - 10.2020

CNA

Good Samaritan Edgerton
09.2020 - 10.2020

LNA

Genesis HealthCare
09.2019 - 05.2020

C.N.A.

Good Samaritan
08.2019 - 09.2019

CNA

Good Samaritan Society Las Cruces
05.2019 - 08.2019

CNA

Knopp Nursing
02.2019 - 05.2019

CNA

Cimarron Place
12.2016 - 04.2019

CNA

Buena Vida Nursing And Rehab
10.2016 - 01.2019

CNA

Arbor Terrace
09.2014 - 03.2016

CNA

Brady West Rehab And Nursing
02.2010 - 09.2014

CNA

Eastland Nursing And Rehab
01.2009 - 10.2009

CNA

St. James House Of Baytown
02.2008 - 12.2008

CNA

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
08.2006 - 02.2008

CNA

The Villa At Marbridge
10.2001 - 01.2005

CNA/MedicalTech

Specilty Hospital
06.1999 - 09.2001

CNA

Westminster Manor Health Care Center
05.1995 - 05.1999

Clinical Aide

Austin Community College

GED - undefined

Snyder High School
  • BLS
  • Certified Nurses Aide
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association
Mary Dennis