Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
CIEL Assisted Facility And Memory Care
09.2023 - Current
PRN job
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
CNA,Med Tech, LPN
Bungalows At Fayetteville Assisted Facility
08.2022 - 09.2023
Night Shift Supervisor
Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs.
Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
Maintained stock of products and ordered new products when stock was running low.
Upheld federal safety standards and environmental disposal protocols.
Med Tech
Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
LPN
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Desk Assistant
Hydrate NWA
01.2022 - 03.2023
Part time job
Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
LPN Temporary License
Community Clinic NWA
08.2022 - 10.2022
Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
CNA/LPN Temporary Lisence
Avenir Memory Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
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 levels.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
CNA
Fayetteville Health And Rehab
05.2022 - 08.2022
Part time job
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.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CNA
Springdale Health And Rehab
08.2021 - 05.2022
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.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
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 levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
CNA
Avenir Memory Care
05.2020 - 06.2020
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 levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
CNA
Katherine Place At Wedington
05.2019 - 08.2019
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 levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
CNA
Prairie Grove Health & Rehabilitation
05.2018 - 08.2018
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
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.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR
06.2022
High School Diploma -
Prairie Grove High School
Prairie Grove, AR
05.2018
Skills
Medical Records Management
Charting Expertise
Quality Assurance Controls
Medications Familiarity
Medication Assistance
Feeding Assistance Expertise
Grooming and Bathing Assistance
Intake Recording
Patient Assessments
Certification
Child and Adult Mental health aid
CPR-basic life support
reading , painting
I enjoy reading on my free time and painting is a good way to decompress from a bussy day.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Reference Contact
Sara Ferraro, Phone #(301)697-7767
supervisor at avenir memory care
Carlito Bayle phone # (479)715-3454
Bungalows of fayetteville
Med tech supervisor
First lead Night shift supervisor
Alana Wallace (501)215-9563
supervisor on night shift at fayetteville health and rehab
Timeline
LPN
CIEL Assisted Facility And Memory Care
09.2023 - Current
CNA,Med Tech, LPN
Bungalows At Fayetteville Assisted Facility
08.2022 - 09.2023
LPN Temporary License
Community Clinic NWA
08.2022 - 10.2022
CNA/LPN Temporary Lisence
Avenir Memory Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
CNA
Fayetteville Health And Rehab
05.2022 - 08.2022
Desk Assistant
Hydrate NWA
01.2022 - 03.2023
CNA
Springdale Health And Rehab
08.2021 - 05.2022
CNA
Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
CNA
Avenir Memory Care
05.2020 - 06.2020
CNA
Katherine Place At Wedington
05.2019 - 08.2019
CNA
Prairie Grove Health & Rehabilitation
05.2018 - 08.2018
No Degree - Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Prairie Grove High School
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