MARY L. WOODS
EDMOND,OKLAHOMA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate certified nursing assistant with more than 20 years of experience providing essential support to individuals struggling with mental health and physical challenges. Proficient in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for patients while assisting with daily living activities and therapeutic interventions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mercy Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Patient Care: Providing compassionate and skilled care to patients, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Proficient in taking and recording vital signs accurately, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate.
- Mobility Assistance: Assisting patients with mobility challenges, including transferring between beds and chairs, and using mobility aids safely.
- Medical Procedures: Skilled in performing basic medical procedures under supervision, such as wound care and catheter care.
- Documentation: Accurately documenting patient information, care provided, and observations in medical records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to provide updates, report changes, and address concerns.
- Compassion and Empathy: Demonstrating empathy and compassion towards patients, understanding their needs, and providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Infection Control: Knowledgeable about infection control protocols and procedures, maintaining a clean and safe environment to prevent the spread of infection.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Saint Anthony Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Perform duties similar to those outlined for my role at Mercy Hospital
Mental Health Technician
Maryville
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Empathy and compassion: Capacity to understand and empathize with individuals experiencing mental health challenges (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, autism, and oppositional defiance disorder, and addiction)
- Crisis management: Proficiency in handling crisis situations calmly and effectively. Training in de-escalation techniques to calm agitated individuals and diffuse potentially volatile situations. Training in providing immediate support and intervention during mental health crises.
- Observation and active listening skills: Ability to recognize changes in behavior or mood and report them accurately. Skill in listening attentively to patients' concerns and providing appropriate support.
- Documentation and record-keeping: Ability to accurately document observations, interventions, and patient progress while respecting confidentiality.
- Collaboration: Willingness to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary team.
- Boundaries and ethics: Understanding of professional boundaries and ethical guidelines in mental healthcare. Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by enforcing facility policies and procedures.
- Engagement and Compassion: Actively engage in therapeutic activities and recreational programs aimed at fostering socialization, enhancing coping skills, and promoting emotional regulation.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program - undefined
Rock Valley College
01.1991
Skills
- Empathy & Compassion
- Patient Care
- Crisis Management
- Documentation
- Communication
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
Over 20 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, providing compassionate care to diverse patient populations including individuals with disabilities, autism , and the elderly. Consistently recognized for bringing joy patience, and dedication to daily caregiving activities, enhancing quality of life for residents and patients. Completed multiple professional development courses earn certifications to expand skill and improve quality of care. Adapted to variety of healthcare settings and patient needs demonstrating flexibility and commitment to person- care. Built trusting relationship with patients families, and coworkers through empathy respect, and communication skills.
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Mercy Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant
Saint Anthony Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
Mental Health Technician
Maryville
01.2000 - 01.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program - undefined
Rock Valley College
Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
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