Mary Matthews
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant experienced in delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations. Improved patient comfort and safety through strong relationships and empathetic support within multidisciplinary medical teams. Focused on safeguarding patient well-being and enhancing satisfaction with facility services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Greens at Gastonia
Gastonia, North Carolina
10.2025 - Current
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted Greens at Gastonia residents with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Repositioned residents to support comfort and prevent pressure injuries.
- Supported meal service and documented resident food and fluid intake.
- Maintained clean, safe resident rooms and common care areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charlotte Senior Living
Charlotte, NC
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Repositioned residents to support comfort and prevent pressure injuries.
- Responded promptly to call lights and resident requests.
- Transported residents between rooms, activities, and care appointments.
- Supported meal service and documented resident food and fluid intake.
- Maintained clean, safe resident rooms and common care areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Carriage Club of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Repositioned residents to support comfort and prevent pressure injuries.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported meal service and documented resident food and fluid intake.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded promptly to call lights and resident requests.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Transported residents between rooms, activities, and care appointments.
- Maintained clean, safe resident rooms and common care areas.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Followed care plans and respected resident privacy and dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
White Oak Manor
Charlotte, NC
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported White Oak Manor residents with bathing, dressing, and grooming tasks.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Assisted White Oak Manor nursing staff with resident daily care routines.
- Monitored resident vital signs and reported changes to nursing supervisors.
- Repositioned residents to support comfort and skincare needs.
- Assisted residents with meals and documented food intake for care teams.
- Transported residents safely between rooms, dining areas, and activity spaces.
- Communicated resident needs clearly to White Oak Manor nurses and aides.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pines at Davidson
Davidson, NC
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Repositioned residents to support comfort and prevent pressure injuries.
- Responded promptly to call lights and resident requests.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained clean, safe resident rooms and common care areas.
- Supported meal service and documented resident food and fluid intake.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding.
CNA/Medial Unit Receptionist
NovantHealth Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily care needs in acute care units.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nurses at NovantHealth Presbyterian Medical Center.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Repositioned patients and supported safe transfers using gait belts and lift devices.
- Monitored patient comfort, safety, and skin condition during routine bedside rounds.
- Responded to call lights and supported patient needs across assigned care areas.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Documented care tasks and observations in electronic medical records.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples for laboratory testing and nursing review.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained clean, organized rooms and followed infection control procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Huntersville Health and Rehabilitation Center
Charlotte, NC
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Supported mobility using lifts, wheelchairs, and transfer techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded to call lights and resident requests promptly.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted with meals, feeding, and hydration needs.
- Documented daily care in resident charts and records.
- Communicated resident concerns to nursing staff and families.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Olde Knox Commons
Huntersville, North Carolina
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported mobility using lifts, wheelchairs, and transfer techniques.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with meals, feeding, and hydration needs.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Responded to call lights and resident requests promptly.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Communicated resident concerns to nursing staff and families.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Documented daily care in resident charts and records.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Education
General Equivalent Diploma
CHARLOTTE, NCTimeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Greens at Gastonia
10.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Charlotte Senior Living
06.2025 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Carriage Club of Charlotte
10.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant Student
White Oak Manor
08.2023 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Pines at Davidson
06.2022 - 05.2023
CNA/Medial Unit Receptionist
NovantHealth Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Huntersville Health and Rehabilitation Center
06.2016 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Olde Knox Commons
11.2015 - 06.2016
General Equivalent Diploma