Mercedes Howard
Phil Campbell,AL
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Cottage Of The Shoals, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated compassion and attention to detail while enhancing patient satisfaction through personalized support. Proven ability to promote independence and dignity, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Cottage Of The Shoals
04.2023 - Current
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Travel CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Promoted overall wellbeing by assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CNA
Cottage Of The Shoals
11.2014 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Russellville City Schools
Russellville, AL05-2013
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- Dressing assistance
Timeline
CNA
Cottage Of The Shoals
04.2023 - Current
Travel CNA
Fusion Medical Staffing
05.2021 - 04.2023
CNA
Cottage Of The Shoals
11.2014 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Russellville City Schools
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