Mauricia Sherla Benjamin-cromarty
New Britain,CT
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
High View Health Care Center
600 High Land Ave Middletown CT 060457
07.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, contributing to holistic care plans and improved health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, enhancing patient safety and response times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
Home Health Aide
Companion for Living Care
07.2019 - Current
- Provides home health care companionship for seniors living alone as well as Dementia care
- Monitor safety
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation
- Personal care and grooming
Home Health Aide
Second Chance Homecare
07.2019 - Current
- Provides home health care companionship for seniors living alone as well as Dementia care
- Monitor safety
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation
- Personal care and grooming
LPN
Scarborough General Hospital
Trinidad
09.2011 - 01.2016
- Vital signs, head-to-toe assessment, pain assessment, lung sounds, urinary catheterization, tracheostomy and colostomy care, G-tube flushes, medication administration (eye, ear, skin, oral, vaginal, rectal, g-tube), wound care treatment, charting/electronic health records, developing and implementing care plans
Education
Nurses Aide Program Graduate -
American Institute
West Hartford, CTNurse Assistant Clinical Training - undefined
Avery Heights
West Hartford, CTLPN - undefined
Trinidad
01.2011
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Email, Internet & Online Research
Understand the role and responsibilities of a nurses aide, such as: reporting requirements, how to provide personal health and safety, and how to protect patients rights
Provide safety, care, and comfort of patients with physical and mental impairments
Obtain vital signs
Safety procedures
Infection control
Patient care
Emergency procedures
Transfer techniques
Long term care
Patient comfort
Meals assistance
Compassionate caregiver
Electronic charting
Patient-focused care
Medical terminology
Recording vital signs
Safety precautions
Dressing assistance
Bedside manner
Vital signs monitoring
Basic life support
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Compassionate
Bathing assistance
Collecting vital signs
Direct patient care
Mobility assistance
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
End-of-life care
Adaptable
Patient lifting
Urinary catheter care
Ambulation assistance
Healthcare ethics
Inpatient care
Geriatric care
Patient relationship building
Responding to emergencies
Transporting patients
Supporting personal needs
Maintaining privacy
Colostomy care
Trustworthy companion
Complex Problem-solving
Feeding assistance expert
Patient management
Specimen collection
Blood glucose testing
Valid state driver's license
Infection control procedures
Toileting assistance
Dementia and Alzheimer's care
CNA certification
Vital signs
Certification
Cna certified with CPR and first aid BLS
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
High View Health Care Center
07.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Companion for Living Care
07.2019 - Current
Home Health Aide
Second Chance Homecare
07.2019 - Current
LPN
Scarborough General Hospital
09.2011 - 01.2016
Nurse Assistant Clinical Training - undefined
Avery Heights
LPN - undefined
Trinidad
Nurses Aide Program Graduate -
American Institute